Shampoo weighing 27 lb 2 oz is divided equally and poured into seven containers. How much shampoo is in each container?

Name: Shampoo weighing 27 lb 2 oz is divided equally and poured into seven containers. How much shampoo is in each container?
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First, convert the total shampoo weight to ounces: 27 lb 2 oz = (27 * 16) + 2 = 434 oz. Then, divide by 7 to find the amount per container: 434 oz / 7 = 62 oz. Convert back to pounds and ounces: 62 oz = 3 lb 14 oz (since 62 = 3*16 + 14).

Shampoo Weighing 27 Lb 2 Oz Is Divided Equally and Poured