The gross weight of a package and its contents is 11 pounds 5 ounces. If the packaging weighs 1 pound 15 ounces, what's the net weight of the contents?

A. 10 lb. 6 oz.
B. 9 lb. 6 oz.
C. 10 lb. 5 oz.
D. 12 lb. 20 oz.

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11 lbs 5 ounces is the same as 10 lbs 21 ounces. Now you can subtract lbs from lbs  oz from oz.  10 lbs 21 oz - 1 lb `15 oz = 9 lbs 6 oz, or B