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(02.06)How many pounds are there in 2 and 3 over 4 tons? (1 ton = 2000 pounds)

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User Whymarrh
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So we have 2 3/4 tons.

2 tons = 4000 pounds.

3/4 = 75%

We know that 50% (or half) of 2000 is 1000.

Since we have 75%, we can take another half of 1000 and add that to our 1000.

1000/2 = 500

1000 + 500 = 1500

2 and 3/4 tons is equal to 5500 tons.

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