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A baker has 5 bags of raisins in the cupboard. Each bag weighs 24 ounces. How many pounds of raisins does the baker have in the cupboard?

User Jeff Jirsa
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Answer:

7.5 lbs of raisins

Explanation:

24 x 5 = 120 ounce (oz)

1 lb = 16 oz

120 ÷ 16 = 7.5 lbs

User Deg
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Answer:

7 1/2 pounds

Explanation:

5 x 24 = 120

16oz = 1 pound

120oz = 7 1/2 pounds

User Arockia Nirmal
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