Jason purchased 5 pounds of pasta and 15 ounces of cheese to make macaroni and cheese for a party. What is the total weight in ounces of the pasta and cheese combined? (1 pound = 16 ounces)

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Step 1: Convert the amount of pasta into ounces. We know 1 pound = 16 ounces.
5 pounds of pasta = (5 x 16) = 80 ounces of pasta
Step 2: Now add both the amount of pasta and the amount of cheese in ounces to find the total weight.
80 + 15 = 95 ounces

Jason Purchased 5 Pounds of Pasta and 15 Ounces of Cheese