In order to solve this, let's first break down the components of the question:
- We have a pound of feathers and a pound of pennies.
The key to understanding this lies in the definitions:
- A "pound" is a unit of weight and it remains constant no matter what substance or object it's applied to.
So, let's consider:
1. A pound of feathers: Here, we're saying that we have enough feathers such that their total weight is 'one pound'.
2. A pound of pennies: Similarly, here we're saying that we have enough pennies such that their total weight is 'one pound'.
Ultimately, 'a pound' is 'a pound', regardless of whether it's a pound of feathers or a pound of pennies we're considering. The substance doesn't change how much a pound weighs.
Thus, a pound of feathers and a pound of pennies both weigh the same - they both weigh one pound.
There's no need to compare the weights of individual feathers and pennies, as the question is based on their total weight - a pound. Therefore, neither weighs more than the other.