An infant weighed 7 lb, 6 oz at birth. During the first week, she gained 4 oz; during the second week, she gained 6 oz; during the third week, she gained 7 oz; and during the fourth week, she gained 7 oz. How much did she weigh at the end of the 4 weeks?

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1 lb = 16 oz
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118 oz + 24 oz = 142 oz at the end of 4 weeks
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0.875 lb *16 oz/lb = 14 oz
 
 The baby weighs 8 lb, 14 oz.

An Infant Weighed 7 Lb, 6 Oz at Birth