SOLUTION: Jeremy weighed 185 pounds 13 ounces before going on winter break from school. When he returned to school, he weighed 191 pounds 6 ounces. How much weight did Jeremy gain over winte

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Question 207130: Jeremy weighed 185 pounds 13 ounces before going on winter break from school. When he returned to school, he weighed 191 pounds 6 ounces. How much weight did Jeremy gain over winter break?

Answer by Earlsdon(6287) About Me  (Show Source):
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To find Jeremy's weight gain, subtract his weight before the break (185 lbs 13 oz) from his post-break weight (191 lbs 6 oz).
191 lbs 6 oz - 185 lbs 13 oz Borrow 1 lb from the 191 and convert to oz (1 lb = 16 oz) and add this the 6 oz.
190 lbs 22 oz - 185 lbs 13 oz = 5 lbs 9 oz
Jeremy gained 5 lbs 9 oz.