On the left side of a pan balance, there are two model cars that each weigh 8 ounces. On the right side, there is a model truck that weighs 12 ounces and a model car with an unknown weight. If both sides of the balance have the same weight, how much does the unknown model car weigh? A. 28 oz   B. 4 oz   C. 20 oz   D. 8 oz     The total weight of the shape blocks on both sides of Michael’s pan balance equals 30 grams. Circles weigh 5 grams, squares weigh 10 grams, and triangles weigh 3 grams. The right side has a circle and a square. How many triangles are on the left side?   A. 5   B. 4   C. 6   D. 10

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On the left side of a pan balance, there are two model cars that each weigh 8 ounces. On the right side, there is a model truck that weighs 12 ounces and a model car with an unknown weight. If both sides of the balance have the same weight, how much does the unknown model car weigh?

A. 28 oz

 

B. 4 oz

 

C. 20 oz

 

D. 8 oz

 

 

The total weight of the shape blocks on both sides of Michael’s pan balance equals 30 grams. Circles weigh 5 grams, squares weigh 10 grams, and triangles weigh 3 grams. The right side has a circle and a square. How many triangles are on the left side?

 

A. 5

 

B. 4

 

C. 6

 

D. 10

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