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Samuel bought an 8-ounce bag of lettuce and two 1-pound bags of carrots.

Which is the total weight of the lettuce and carrots in ounces?
10 ounces
12 ounces
40 ounces
72 ounces
Part B
If he eats half of the total, how much did he eat?

2 pounds 4 ounces

1 pound 8 ounces

1 pound 4 ounces

4 pounds 1 ounce

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Answer:

a.40 ounces b.18 and 12 ounces

Explanation:

A.40 ounces because 2 pounds into ounces is 32 oz+8 oz=40 oz

b. 2 pounds is 32oz+4oz=36/2=18oz

1 pound 16+8=24/2=12oz

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