Answer:
1.5
Explanation:
Hello, I think I can help you with this
Step one
to find the correct conversion factor , the data must be defined
according to the drawing the balance is in balance when:
6 pounds=4 blocks
step two
using a rule of three to find the number of pound per block
6 pounds =4 blocks
x pounds= 1 Block
6 pounds/4 blocks =x pounds/1 block
x=( 6 pound * 1 Block)/4 blocks
x=1.5
1.5 is the factor, this means,that if you have x number of blocks , you must multiply for 1.5 to find the total of pounds
y=1.5 x
where x is the number of blocks and y is the weight of those blocks( in pounds)
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