Question

A box of cards has 12 birthday cards. Each card weighs 2 ounces. How much do the 12 cards weigh?

A. 1 pound 4 ounces
B. 1 pound 8 ounces
C. 2 pounds 4 ounces
D. 2 pounds 8 ounces

Answer 1

B. 1 pound, 8 ounces!

Explanation:

12 x 2ounces =24 ounces

16 ounces is one pound so 24-16=8 ounces left over. 1 pound, 8 ounces