To find the total weight of the two packages in ounces, we need to follow these steps:
1. Convert the weight of each package to ounces.
- There are 16 ounces in 1 pound.
2. Convert the first package:
- The first package weighs 3 pounds and 5 ounces.
- Convert the pounds to ounces: [tex]\(3 \text{ pounds} \times 16 \text{ ounces/pound} = 48 \text{ ounces}\)[/tex].
- Add the additional ounces: [tex]\(48 \text{ ounces} + 5 \text{ ounces} = 53 \text{ ounces}\)[/tex].
3. Convert the second package:
- The second package weighs 2 pounds and 8 ounces.
- Convert the pounds to ounces: [tex]\(2 \text{ pounds} \times 16 \text{ ounces/pound} = 32 \text{ ounces}\)[/tex].
- Add the additional ounces: [tex]\(32 \text{ ounces} + 8 \text{ ounces} = 40 \text{ ounces}\)[/tex].
4. Add the weights of both packages together:
- Total weight [tex]\(= 53 \text{ ounces} + 40 \text{ ounces} = 93 \text{ ounces}\)[/tex].
Therefore, the total weight of the two packages together is 93 ounces.
