Mathematics For Elementary Teachers With Activities
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Author: Sybilla Beckmann
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Chapter 7.6, Problem 14P
* One box of cereal contains 25% more cereal than another box. Together, the cereal in both boxes weighs 54 ounces. How much does the cereal in each box weigh? Explain your reasoning.
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