a box of oil paints contains 9 cans, each can is the same weight. if the box weighs 20.25 pounds, how much does each can weigh? and how many pounds if there were only 6 cans?

9 cans = 20.25 pounds

Step 1:
Find out what the weight is for one can by dividing
20.25/9 = 2.25

So one can is 2.25 pounds

Step 2:
Times one can by 6
2.25 x 6 = 13.5

Step 3:
Answers

One can is 2.25 pounds
Six cans is 13.5 pounds

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