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bill has a bike that weighs 56 pounds. Magda has a bike that weighs 52 pounds. she adds a bell and basket to her bike. the bell weighs 12 ounces and the basket weighs 2 pounds 8 ounces. does Magdas bike with its new bell and basket weigh more than Bills bike? explain your reasoning.

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Madge's Bike: Since the weight of the bell is 12 ounces, add that to 52 pounds (908 ounces), plus the basket 2 pounds+8 ounces= 2.5 pounds. 908 ounces + 2.5 pounds = 948 ounces. 948 Ounces= 59.25 pounds. 59.25 pounds is greater than 56 pounds. So, Magda's bike with her bell and basket weighs more than Bill's.


{Answer} - Yes, Magdas bike weighs more :)

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