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In Mathematics / Middle School | 2014-08-05

It takes 36 nails to weigh one pound. How many nails would it take to weigh 7 \(\frac{2}{3}\) pounds?

Asked by Jenn02

Answer (2)

36 * 7 gives you the number of nails in the whole pounds 36 * 2/3 gives you the fraction part
7 * 36 = 252 2/3 * 36 = 24
Total nails = 252 + 24 = 276 nails

Answered by Trim | 2024-06-10

To weigh 7 3 2 ​ pounds, it takes 276 nails. This is calculated by converting the weight into an improper fraction and multiplying by 36 nails per pound. Therefore, 276 nails are needed for the total weight.
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Answered by Trim | 2024-12-24