Convert to ounces: Convert the pounds to ounces for easier multiplication.8 pounds = 8×16 ounces = 128 ounces,So, 8 pounds 6 ounces = 128 ounces + 6 ounces = 134 ounces.
Multiply total by 2: Multiply the total ounces by 2. 134 ounces ×2=268 ounces.
Convert back to pounds: Convert ounces back to pounds and ounces.There are 16 ounces in a pound, so:268÷16=16 remainder 12,This means 16 pounds and 12 ounces.
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