document.write( "Question 474539: Jeffrey has a large box of nails weighing 2 pounds. He wants to put them in smaller boxes weighing 8 ounces each. If he uses 5 smaller boxes, does he have enough boxes to hold the nail?\r
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Algebra.Com's Answer #325461 by sofiyac(983)![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! 1 pound = 16 ounces \n" ); document.write( "2 pounds = 32 ounces \n" ); document.write( "32/8=4 boxes needed \n" ); document.write( "yes, 5 boxes will be enough since he only needs 4 \n" ); document.write( " |