Question

A woman gave birth to twins. The baby girl was 6 lb. 5 oz. and the boy was 5 lb. 12 oz. How much did they weigh together?

Simplify your answer as much as possible into pounds and ounces.

Answer 1

12 lb. 1 oz.

Explanation:

1 lb. = 16 oz

5 oz. + 12 oz. = 17 oz. or 1 lb. 1 oz.

6 lb. + 5 lb. = 11 lb.

11 lb. + 1 lb 1 oz. = 12 lb. 1 oz.