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?

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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) About Me  (Show Source):
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Let +t+ = the thickness of a sheet of paper
The height of 500 sheets is +500t+
The volume of 500 sheets is:
+7.5%2A15%2A500t+=+675+
+56250t+=+675+
+t+=+.012+ in
and
+500t+=+500%2A.012+
+500t+=+6+ in
The thickness of the ream is 6 in.