In England,mass is measured in units called stones, one pound equals 1/14 of a stone. A cat weighs 3/4 stone. How many pounds does the cat weigh?

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Tudmotu · Answer 1 · 2021-09-08T09:42:36+0000

Answer:

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Explanation:

1 pound = 1/14 stone

[multiply by 14]

14 pounds = 1 stone

[multiply by 3]

42 pounds = 3 stone

[divide by 4]

42 / 4 pounds = 3/4 stone

[simplify]

21 /2 = 10.5 pounds = 3/4 stone