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Stuart has some 2- ounce, 3- ounce, and 4- ounce weights. How many different ways can Stuart combine the weights to make a total of 12 ounces? List the ways

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2,3,4
1st way: 6*2oz=12oz
2nd way: 3*2oz+2*3oz=12oz
3rd way: 4*2oz+4oz=12oz
4th way: 2*2oz+2*4oz=12oz
5th way: 4*3oz=12oz
6th way: 2*3oz+2oz+4oz=12oz
7th way: 3*4oz=12oz
Stuart can combine 2oz, 3oz and 4oz weigths 7 different ways to get 12oz.

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