SOLUTION: There are 2 identical oranges. One orange is cut equally into 4 large pieces. The other orange is cut equally into 8 smaller pieces. A large piece weighs 26 grams more than a small

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Question 1080138: There are 2 identical oranges. One orange is cut equally into 4 large pieces. The other orange is cut equally into 8 smaller pieces. A large piece weighs 26 grams more than a small piece. What is the mass of one whole orange?
Answer by ikleyn(52781) About Me  (Show Source):
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x%2F4+-+x%2F8 = 26  ===>  x%2F8 = 26  ===>  x = 26*8 = 208 gram.