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A particular pumpkin weighs ¾ of a kilogram plus ¾ of itself. How much does this pumpkin weigh?
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3 kilograms. Since this pumpkin weighs ¾ of a kilogram plus ¾ of itself, then ¼ of a pumpkin weighs ¾ of a kilogram and a whole pumpkin must then weigh 3 kilograms.Hide Answer Show Answer
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