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how many pounds vs how much pounds

The correct phrase that needs to be used is 'how many pounds.' 'How many' is used with countable nouns like 'pounds,' while 'how much' is used with uncountable nouns. In this case, 'pounds' is countable, so 'how many' should be used.
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how many pounds

This is correct. 'How many' is used with countable nouns like 'pounds'.

This phrase is used to inquire about the quantity of pounds, which is a countable noun.

Examples:

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how much pounds

This is incorrect. 'How much' is used with uncountable nouns, not countable nouns like 'pounds'.

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