SOLUTION: the total weight of an orange is equal to 3/5th of its weight plus 3/5 ounce ,. what is the weight of the orange ?

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Question 1096237: the total weight of an orange is equal to 3/5th of its weight plus 3/5 ounce ,. what is the weight of the orange ?
Answer by ikleyn(52847) About Me  (Show Source):
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Then the remaining 2%2F5 of its weight make exactly 3/5 ounce.


In other words,  %282%2F5%29%2Ax = 3%2F5 ounce.  



Hence,  x = 3%2F5 : 2%2F5 = %28%283%2F5%29%29%2F%28%282%2F5%29%29 = 3%2F2 ounce.


Answer.  The orange's weight is 3%2F2 ounce.