A box of nails weighs 1-5/6 pounds. How much do 12 boxes weigh in total?

To determine the total weight of 12 boxes of nails, we need to multiply the weight of one box by the number of boxes.

First, let's convert the weight of one box, which is 1-5/6 pounds, into an improper fraction for easier calculations.

1-5/6 can be converted to an improper fraction as follows:

1 equals 6/6, so adding 5/6 gives you (6/6 + 5/6) = 11/6 pounds.

Now, we have the weight of one box as 11/6 pounds. To find the total weight of 12 boxes, we multiply 11/6 by 12:

(11/6) * 12 = 11 * 12 / 6 = 132 / 6 = 22 pounds.

Thus, the total weight of 12 boxes of nails is 22 pounds. Therefore, the correct answer is indeed the answer reflecting 22 pounds.