Question

There are 454 grams in a pound. There are 16 ounces in a pound. How many grams are in an ounce?

Answer 1

Answer: There are 28.375 grams in an ounce.

Explanation:

Given: Total grams in a pound =454 grams

Total ounces in a pound = 16 ounces

Therefore, 16 ounces = 454 grams

To find grams in an ounce, we need to divide 454 grams by 16, we get

The total grams in an ounce=
`(454)/(16)=28.375\ grams`

∴The total grams in an ounce= 28.375 grams

Hence, there are 28.375 grams in an ounce.