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let's recall that there are 16oz in 1 lbs, so then 12lbs is 12*16 = 192oz, plus 5, that makes it 197oz, so then 12lb 5oz is really 197oz.

likewise, 7lb is 7*16 = 112oz, plus 10 that makes it 122oz.

197 - 122 = 75 oz

and 75 oz is just 16+16+16+16+11, 4lbs and 11 oz.

you forgot the options, but i found them anyways, the correct answer is "john wilson believes that words and actions based on the intellect are superior to those based on emotions".

john wilson is depicted as an extremely intelligent man. the point of the excerpt is to make a sort of distinction between emotional and rational intelligence. he happens to have both attributes, but he clearly favors his intellectual gifts. at the same time, because of his religious background, he's a little bit conflicted with this and it makes him ashamed.

hope this !