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Brian has a melon that weighs 3 pounds. He cuts it into six equal pieces .how many ounces did each piece weigh?

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  • 24-02-2021

Answer:

8 oz

Step-by-step explanation:

1 lb = 16 oz

3 lb = 3 * 1 lb = 3 * 16 oz = 48 oz

The melon weighs 48 oz.

48 oz / 6 = 8 oz

Answer: 8 oz

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