SOLUTION: A 27 pound bag of grass seed holds 21 pounds less than 8 smaller bags of seed. Find the weight of the smaller bag of seed.

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Question 1182122: A 27 pound bag of grass seed holds 21 pounds less than 8 smaller bags of seed. Find the weight of the smaller bag of seed.
Answer by ikleyn(52778) About Me  (Show Source):
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    the weight of the smaller bag of seed = %2827+%2B+21%29%2F8 = 48%2F8 = 6 pounds.    ANSWER

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