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A loaf of bread weighs a pound and another half-loaf.
How much does the loaf of bread weigh?
How much does the loaf of bread weigh?
Explanations
Based on the formulation, after we measure (or, in other words, slice out) exactly 1 pound of bread, there is another half of bread left. Which means the “first“ 1 pound was also a half. If 1 pound is a half, then the whole loaf of bread weighs originally 2 pounds.We can also represent this with mathematical equation, where X is the weight of bread:
X = 1 + 1/2*X
X - 1/2*x = 1
1/2*X = 1
X = 2 (pounds)
Check 1.0 lb
Check 1.5 lb
Check 2.0 lb
Check 2.5 lb
