Can you answer the riddle?

Question

Kate has 5 lbs weights and 10 lbs. weights. The total weight of the 5 lbs. set is the same as the total weight of the 10 lbs. set. If the whole set is made up of 12 weights in all, what is their total weight?

Answer 1

who is their? there is only Kate.

Answer 2

Total weight is 80 lbs.

12 weights in all:

8 weights @ 5 lbs each = 40 lbs.

4 weights @ 10 lbs. each = 40 lbs.  Fits the criteria that both sets share the same total weight.

Answer 3

80 pounds

Answer 4

Total weight is 80 lbs.

12 weights in all:

8 weights @ 5 lbs each = 40 lbs.

4 weights @ 10 lbs. each = 40 lbs. Fits the criteria that both sets share the same total weight.

Answer 5

80lbs

Answer 6

8 of the 5lb weights

4 of the 10lb weights