First find the total number of clarinet and trumpet players: 6 players + 9 players = <<6+9=15>>15 players

Then find the total weight of the trumpets and clarinets: 15 players * 5 pounds/player = <<15*5=75>>75 pounds

Then find the total weight of the trombones: 8 players * 10 pounds/player = <<8*10=80>>80 pounds

Then find the total weight of the tubas: 3 players * 20 pounds/player = <<3*20=60>>60 pounds

Then find the total weight of the drummers: 2 drummers * 15 pounds/player = <<2*15=30>>30 pounds

Then add the weight of each type of instrument to find the total weight: 75 pounds + 80 pounds + 60 pounds + 30 pounds = <<75+80+60+30=245>>245 pounds

# Answer

245
<|im_start|>system
You are a helpful assistant.<|im_end|>
<|im_start|>user
In the Oprah Winfrey High School marching band, each trumpet and clarinet player carries 5 pounds of weight, each trombone player carries 10 pounds of weight, each tuba player carries 20 pounds of weight, and each drum player carries 15 pounds of weight. If there are 6 trumpets, 9 clarinets, 8 trombones, 3 tubas, and 2 drummers, how much weight does the total marching band carry?
Please reason step by step, and put your final answer within \boxed{{}}.<|im_end|>
<|im_start|>assistant

user
245
In the Oprah Winfrey High School marching band, each trumpet and clarinet player carries 5 pounds of weight, each trombone player carries 10 pounds of weight, each tuba player carries 20 pounds of weight, and each drum player carries 15 pounds of weight. If there are 6 trumpets, 9 clarinets, 8 trombones, 3 tubas, and 2 drummers, how much weight does the total marching band carry?
train