SOLUTION: a brick weights 777 grams plus half a brick . how heavy is the brick?

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Question 755235: a brick weights 777 grams plus half a brick . how heavy is the brick?
Answer by Cromlix(4381) About Me  (Show Source):
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A brick weights 777 grams plus half a brick
Therefore 1 1/2 bricks weigh 777g
3/2 bricks weigh 777g
So 1 brick weighs (777 x 2)/3
1 brick weighs 518g
Proof:
1 brick weighs 518g
1/2 brick weighs 259g
Total weight 777g
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