Aleesia lost 1.5 pounds each week for 10 weeks. Alexei lost 2.5 pounds each week for 8 weeks. How many pounds did the two friends combine to lose?
Let's be accurate as possible. Think before you answer.
35
Alessia = 1.

5 * 10 = 15 pounds.

Alexei = 2.

5 * 8 = 20 pounds.

15 + 20 = 35 pounds.

Together they lost 35 pounds.

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So, the answer is 35