SOLUTION: A 5 sheet of custom size copy paper measures 7.5 in x 15 in. If a ream (500 sheets) of this paper has a volume of 675 in^3. how thick is the ream?

Question 1090927: A 5 sheet of custom size copy paper measures 7.5 in x 15 in. If a ream (500 sheets) of this paper has a volume of 675 in^3. how thick is the ream?

Answer by josmiceli(19441) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Let = the thickness of a sheet of paper
The height of 500 sheets is
The volume of 500 sheets is:

in
and

in
The thickness of the ream is 6 in.

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