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(02.06)A local store has a puppy that weighs 88 ounces. How many pounds does the puppy weigh, given that 1 pound = 16 ounces? (Input only the numeric values and decimal points, such as 6.4.)

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Answer:

The correct answer is 5.5 pounds

Step-by-step explanation:

Take the 8.8 ounces, and divided the 8.8 ounces into 16 pounds per pound which would equal =5.5 pounds.

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You need to divide 88 ounces / 16 ounces per pound = 5.5 pounds.
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