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Question
Make a trip to your nearest junk dealer, vegetable shop and grocery shop. Have a look at the weights they use. Find out:
- Who uses the biggest weight?
- Who uses the smallest weight?
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Solution
- The junk dealer uses the biggest weight.
- The grocer uses the smallest weight.
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