A widget weighs 12 lb 4 oz. How much do 5 of these widgets weigh?
A)17 lb 9 oz
B)61 lb 4 oz
C)60 lb 20 oz
D)60 lb 4 oz

Name: A widget weighs 12 lb 4 oz. How much do 5 of these widgets weigh? A)17 lb 9 oz B)61 lb 4 oz C)60 lb 20 oz D)60 lb 4 oz
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To find the total weight of 5 widgets, multiply the weight of one widget by 5. Since 1 widget weighs 12 lb 4 oz, 5 widgets weigh (12 lb * 5) + (4 oz * 5) = 60 lb + 20 oz. Since 16 oz = 1 lb, 20 oz = 1 lb 4 oz. Therefore, the total weight is 61 lb 4 oz.

A Widget Weighs 12 Lb 4 Oz