Question

A pencil and 5 paper clips weigh the same as 2 erasers. A pencil weighs the same as 29 paper clops. How many paper clips weigh the same as an eraser?

Answer 1

the answer is 17. hope this helps.

Answer 2

Okay, let's assign values.
p = pencil
c = paper clips
e = erasers
5c + p = 2e
p = 29c
So, let's use the second sentence and apply it to the first one:
5c + 29c = 2e
34c = 2e
e = 17c
So 17 clips weighs the same as one eraser