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AlgebraEasy–MediumWeight of a cup

Algebra practice question

Two cups and a saucer weigh 11 ounces. One cup and a saucer weigh 7 ounces. What is the weight of one cup, in ounces?

Answer: 4

The difference between the two sets is one cup: 11 − 7 = 4.

Common wrong answers

If you answered 3
3 is the saucer's weight.
If you answered 7
7 is the weight of a cup and a saucer together.
If you answered 5.5
5.5 halves 11, ignoring the saucer.

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