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15. This year Lucille weighs 106 lb 13 oz. A

year ago she weighed 101 lb 12 oz. How
much has she gained in the year?

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Answer:

5 lbs 1 oz

Explanation:

This year Lucille weighs 106 lb 13 oz. A

year ago she weighed 101 lb 12 oz. How

much has she gained in the year?

16oz = 1 lb

13 oz = 13/16 = .8125

12 oz = 12/16 = 3/4 = .75

106.8125 - 101.75

106.8125

-101.7500

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5.0625 =

5.0625 = 5 1/16

1/16 of a pound is 1oz

5 lbs 1 oz

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