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Complete the inequality. 5 1/2 lb ___ 92 oz

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Answer:

Answer is 5 1/2lbs < 92 oz as 5 1/2lbs is less than 92 oz.

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User Sumak
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1 lb = 16 oz

Multiply 16 oz per pound by 5 1/2

= 16 * 5 1/2
convert to improper fraction

= 16 * 11 1/2
multiply numerators

= (16*11)/2

= 176/2

= 88 oz

Answer is 5 1/2lbs < 92 oz as 5 1/2lbs is less than 92 oz.
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