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  • 06-01-2017
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A mango weighs 36 ounces. The total weight of 3 magoes and 1 apple is the same as the weight of 5 apples. How much does 1 apple weigh?Explain

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dexteright02
dexteright02 dexteright02
  • 06-01-2017

Data:

M (mango)
A (apple)

We have:
1M = 36 ounces
3M + 1A = 5A

Replace and solving:

\(3M + 1A = 5A\)
\(3.(36) + 1A = 5A\)
\(108 + 1A = 5A\)
\(108 = 5A - 1A\)
\(108 = 4A\)
\(4A = 108\)
\(A = \frac{108}{4}\)
\(\boxed{A = 27}\)

Answer:
Aple weigh 27 ounces

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