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In England, mass is measured in units called stones One pound equals #1/14# of a stone. A cat has a mass of #3/4# stone. What is its mass in pounds?

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Oscar · Stefan V.

Mar 15, 2018

#21/2# pounds

Explanation:

If #"1 pound" = 1/14 " stones"#

Then #"? pound" = 3/4 " stones"#

Ans

#= [(3/4)/(1/14)] * "1 pound"#

#= [(3/4) * 14] * "1 pound"#

#= 21/2 "pounds"#

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