A mother gives birth to triplets. The individual weights of the babies at birth are 8 lb 2 oz, 9 lb 3 oz, and 5 lb 2 oz. Find the total birth weight of the triplets.

A) 22 lb 7 oz

B) 18 lb 8 oz

C) 19 lb 11 oz

D) 23 lb 9 oz

E) 27 lb 10 oz


A) 22 lb 7 oz

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