SOLUTION: suppose you know that 5 boxes of paper weigh a certain number of pounds. how much would 13 boxes of paper weigh

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Question 659683: suppose you know that 5 boxes of paper weigh a certain number of pounds. how much would 13 boxes of paper weigh
Answer by ReadingBoosters(3246) About Me  (Show Source):
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5 boxes = x lb
x lb/ 5 boxes
Therefore,
(x lb / 5 boxes) * 13 boxes
In terms of units,
lb/boxes * boxes results in cancellation of the the boxes unit leaving only lb.