Question

At two weeks old, Tabby the Cat weighed 10 ounces. Now that he's older, Tabby weighs 15 pounds and 3 ounces. How much more does he now weigh?

Answer 1

The tabby cat weighs:

16 oz. = 1 lbs.
16 x 15 = 240

243 oz. now
- 10 oz.
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233 oz. more

or

14.5 pounds more

Answer 2

15 lb + 3 oz = 243 oz

243 oz − 10 oz = 233 oz =

answer:

14 lb and 9 oz