Here is the solution for the given problem above:
Given: 12 = number of gears for shipment
1.188 pounds = weight of each gear
2 pounds = weight of the box and packing
? = total shipping weight of the gears
First, we add the total number of weight of the gear so that's 1.188 x 12 gears and we get 14.256 pounds. Now add the weight of the box and the packing which is 2 pounds and we get 16.256. The correct answer would be the last option. 16.25 pounds.