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the smallest baby born in good health weighed only 8.6 ounces, less than a can of soda. she was born in chicago in december 2004. how much lighter was she than n average baby, who weighs about 7 lb 8 ounces

Answer 1

There are 16 ounces in a pound. Therefore, the number of ounces in 7 lb 8 ounces is:

 

(7 lbs) (16 oz/lb) + 8 oz = 120 oz

 

The average baby weighs 120 oz

 

The smallest baby is therefore 120 - 8.6 = 111.4 oz lighter than the average baby