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Frederick's brother is going on a hike. He has his backpack filled with supplies. His backpack weighs 400 ounces. How many pounds is Frederick's backpack?

Note: 1 pound = 16 ounces

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Answer:

  • if 1 pound = 16 ounces
  • x pound = 400 ounce
  • 1:16 = x:400
  • 1/16 = x/400: cross multiply
  • 1×400 = 16×x
  • 400 = 16x
  • divide both side by 16
  • x=25 ( if 1 pound = 16 ounces, 25 pound= 400 ounce)

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