1000 paperclips would weigh equal to the dictionary.
Weight of the dictionary = 1 kg
weight of one paper clip = 1 gm
according to the mathematical conversion system of weights
1 kilogram = 1000 grams
on the basis of the statement
1 gram is the weight of = 1 clip
so , 1000gm would be the weight of = 1 x 1000
1000 gm would be the weight of = 1000 clips
to weigh equal to the dictionary , we would require 1000 clips .
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