It would be 3.5 as you start with 56 then take away 16 =40 then another witch is 24 the another 16 Is 8 so you have taken e16 away so far that's 3 pound and because you can take a full 16 off that makes it a half so final awnser is 3.5 56-16=40-16=24-16=8=3 pounds and a half hope I have helped you in any way