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Jordan has a jar of quarters. When he has 60 quarters in the jar, the jar weighs 52 ounces. When there are 125 quarters in the jar, the jar weighs 65 ounces. What is the weight of the empty jar?
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Let J = weight of empty jar (oz) and q = weight of one quarter (oz).
J + 60q = 52
J + 125q = 65
Subtract: 65q = 13 → q = 0.2 oz.
Then J = 52 − 60(0.2) = 52 − 12 = 40 oz.
Answer: 40 ounces.
J + 60q = 52
J + 125q = 65
Subtract: 65q = 13 → q = 0.2 oz.
Then J = 52 − 60(0.2) = 52 − 12 = 40 oz.
Answer: 40 ounces.
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