The lifting takes (force x distance) = (45 x 1.2) = 54 joules .
Moving it horizontally doesn't add any work.
The total work done lifting a 45-newton bag of mulch 1.2 meters is 54 joules. The work done while carrying the bag horizontally is 0 joules, as it does not involve lifting against gravity. Therefore, the overall work done is 54 joules.
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