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19 March, 03:58

A weight of 15 ounces stretches a spring 10 inches. A weight of 24 ounces stretches the same spring 16 inches.

How many inches does the spring stretch per ounce of additional weight?

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  1. 19 March, 05:50
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    Each ounce stretches the spring 1.5 inches
  2. 19 March, 05:53
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    16-10 = 6 inches

    24-15 = 9 ounces

    it stretches 6 inches when 9 ounces are added

    divide 6 inches by 9 ounces

    6 / 9 = 0.67 inches per ounce
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