If you have 15 boxes and each one weighs 12 pounds 5 ounces, what is the total weight of the boxes? Report your answer in standard form.
A)180 lb
B)184 lb 11 oz
C)186 lb 3 oz
D)4.6875 lb

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First, convert the weight of one box to ounces: 12 pounds 5 ounces = (12 * 16) + 5 = 197 ounces. Then, multiply by 15 boxes: 197 ounces * 15 = 2955 ounces. Finally, convert back to pounds and ounces: 2955 ounces = 184 pounds 11 ounces (since 2955 / 16 = 184 remainder 11).

If You Have 15 Boxes and Each One Weighs 12