Problema Solution
a box weighs 3 7/8 lbs. this box is 3/4 lbs lighter than a second box. how much does the second box weigh?
Answer provided by our tutors
let w = the weight of the second box
w - 3/4 = 3 7/8
w - 3/4 = (3*8 + 7)/8
by solving we find
w = 4.635 lbs
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the second box weights 4.635 lbs.