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CEMC Gauss (Grade 7), 1999

Algebra Difficulty 1.0 Junior Find the answer Canada

Susan wants to place $35.5$ kg of sugar in small bags. If each bag holds $0.5$ kg, how many bags are needed?

(A) $36$ (B) $18$ (C) $53$ (D) $70$ (E) $71$

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