Question

If a crate contains 25,500 ounces (oz) of rice, about how many pounds (lb) does it contain? [1 pound = 16 ounces] 408,000 lb 425.85 lb 2,550 lb 1593.75 lb

Answer 1

the answer is 25,500÷16=1593.75 so 25,500 ounces is the same as 1593.75 lb

Answer 2

`1,593.75\ lb`

Explanation:

we know that

`1\ pound=16\ ounces`

so

by proportion

Convert
`25,500\ ounces` to pounds

`(1)/(16) (lb)/(oz) =(x)/(25,500) (lb)/(oz)\\ \\x=25,500/16\\ \\x=1,593.75\ lb`