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Problem
A ream of paper containing sheets is cm thick. Approximately how many sheets of this type of paper would there be in a stack cm high?
Solution
We could solve the first equation for the thickness of one sheet of paper, and divide into the 2nd equation (which is one way to do the problem), but there are other ways, too.
Let's say that . So by multiplying by this fraction, we SHOULD get the number of sheets in 7.5 cm. Solving gets
is
See Also
1985 AJHSME (Problems • Answer Key • Resources) | ||
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Followed by Problem 7 | |
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