Question

The javelin is a lightweight spear. The size of the javelin for the javelin throw is 800 grams. What is the weight in ounces? In pounds and ounces?

1 ounce=28.3 grams
1 pound= 16 ounces

Answer 1

28.2 ounces

1 pound and 12.2 ounces

Explanation:

First, lets find how many ounces:

800 / 28.3 = 28.2 ounces

Now, lets find how many pounds:

28.2 ounces - 16 ounces = 12.2 ounces

So we got 1 pound with 12.2 ounces left over.

Our answer: 1 pound and 12.2 ounces