SOLUTION: The total weight of an orange is equal to 3/5th of it's weight plus 3/5 ounce .what is the weight of an orange in ounces ?

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Question 392719: The total weight of an orange is equal to 3/5th of it's weight plus 3/5 ounce .what is the weight of an orange in ounces ?
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Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
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The total weight of an orange is equal to 3/5th of it's [sic] weight plus 3/5 ounce .what is the weight of an orange in ounces ?
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The 3/5 of an ounce is the other 2/5 of the orange's weight.
2/5 = (3/5)w
2 = 3w
w = 2/3 ounce
Not a big orange, more like a grape.

Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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Hi

Let x represent  the weight of the orange in ounces

Question states***

x = (3/5)x + (3/5)oz

solving for x

 2/5 x = (3/5)oz

     x = (5/2)(3/5)oz

     x = 15/10 oz = 1.5 oz



CHECKING our Answer***

1.5oz = .9oz + .6oz = 1.5oz