SOLUTION: How many slices of bread, each weighing 2 ounces, are needed to balance 2 pounds of apples?

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Question 1065699: How many slices of bread, each weighing 2 ounces, are needed to balance 2 pounds of apples?
Found 2 solutions by jorel1380, Fombitz:
Answer by jorel1380(3719) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
1 lb=16 oz
2 lb=32 oz
32/2 oz=16 slices of bread to balance 2 lbs of apples. ☺☺☺☺

Answer by Fombitz(32388) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
1 lb is 16 ounces.
2 lns is 32 ounces.
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2N=32
Solve for N.