Lucy is shipping 5 boxes that all weigh the same, and 1 envelope that weighs 7.5 pounds. the total weight of the shipment is 65 pounds. what is the weight, in pounds, of each box? a. 5.5 b .11.5 c. 14.5 d. 20.5

Initial weight= 65 lbs total

STEP 1
Subtract weight of envelope from total weight

65 - 7.5= 57.5 lbs for 5 boxes

STEP 2
Divide remaining weight equally into 5 parts (5 boxes of equal weight)

57.5 ÷ 5= 11.5 lbs per box

ANSWER: Each box weighs (B) 11.5 pounds.

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