document.write( "Question 370063: Lauren is a contractor for a roofing job. She estimates that she will need about 4800 roofing nails. According to a handbook, the roofing nails that are needed count out at about 189 nails per pound. Estimate how many pounds Lauren will need for the job.\r
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document.write( "Hi,
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document.write( "needs about 4800 roofing nails. 189 nails per pound.
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document.write( "Estimate how many pounds Lauren will need for the job.
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document.write( "4800/ 189  ~26 lbs to be assured of having enough \n" );
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