How many 1/3 pound paperback books together weigh 25 pounds? Answers
A) 35	B) 50	C) 60	D) 75	E) 80
Explanation:   If each book weighs 1/3 pound, then 1 pound = 3 books. We can set up a proportion to solve: 1 pound / 3 books = 25 pounds / x books. Now cross-multiply:   (1)(x) = (3)(25)   X = 75   Answer :(75)
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How many 1/3 pound paperback books together weigh 25 pounds?