How much are the boxes worth in all?

Question

Together 2 boxes of gold weigh 4 pounds 8 ounces. Each pound is worth$400.

Answer 1

 1 pound                      $400

 1 pound                      $400

 1 pound                      $400

 1 pound                      $400

8 oz (1/2 pound)          $200

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4 pounds 8 ounces      $1800

 

 

 

(4 1/2)*$400 = (9/2)*$400 = $1800