A dictionary weighs 6 pounds each and a set of encyclopedias weighs 75 pounds. 20 dictionaries are shipped in each box. 2 set of encyclopedias are shipped in each box. A truck is loaded with 98 boxes of encyclopedias and 38 boxes of dictionaries. How much does the truck's load weigh?

A dictionary weighs 6 pounds each and a set of encyclopedias weighs 75 pounds. 20 dictionaries are shipped in each box. 2 set of encyclopedias are shipped in each box. A truck is loaded with 98 boxes of encyclopedias and 38 boxes of dictionaries. How much does the truck's load weigh? Correct Answer 19,260 pounds

Weight of the dictionaries = 38 x 20 x 6 = 4560 pounds Weight of the encyclopedieas = 98 x 2 x 75 = 14700 pounds Total weight = 4560 + 14700 = 19260 pounds

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