Question

An assembly line boxes nuts and bolts. One box can hold 5 1/2 pounds of nuts and 3 pounds 6 ounces of bolts. What is the total weight for one box?.

Answer 1

5.5lbs(16oz/lb)+3lbs(16oz/lb)+6oz=142 oz or if you prefer

142oz(lb/16oz)=8 0lb+0.875 lb(16oz/lb)=8 lb, 14oz