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Can you calculate the weight of the entire wooden log?

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A wooden log balances equally on the scales when weighed with three-quarters of a pound and three-quarters of a wooden log.

Can you calculate the weight of the entire wooden log?

posted Jan 5, 2016 by Amarvansh

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The wooden log weighs 3 pounds in total.

answer Jan 6, 2016 by Avantika Agrawal
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3 pounds in total.

answer Jan 12, 2016 by anonymous



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