Subjects composed of noun phrases that indicate such things as a measured distance, a period of time, a specific quantity, or a sum of money, when considered as a single unit, take singular verbs. Therefore: 20 pounds is just about the right weight for a 1-year-old Golden Retriever. 8 kilograms is too heavy for you to carry.
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