Wednesday, December 15, 2010

Paper Weight

A ream of bond paper consists of 500 sheets each 11" x 17". The weight of the paper refers to how much a ream weighs. For example, 24# paper weighs 24 pounds by the ream and is thicker and heavier than 20# paper. What is the nominal weight of a single sheet of 24# letter size (8.5" x 11") paper? Express your answer in ounces with 3 significant digits.

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