Question

1A male African elephant weights 7 tons a male African lion at the local zoo weights 1/500 of the weight of the male African elephant. how many pounds does the lion weight

Answer 1

The African lion is stated to weigh 1/500th the weight of the male African elephant. The elephant weighs 7 tons, equivalent to 14,000 pounds. Thus, the lion's weight is calculated as 28 pounds, which is an incorrect fact for a lion's weight but correct based on the provided numerical problem.

Step-by-step explanation:

The student has asked about the weight of a male African lion in pounds when it is known that the lion weighs 1/500th of a male African elephant which weighs 7 tons. To solve this, one must first convert the weight of the elephant from tons to pounds and then find the weight of the lion.

Step-by-Step Solution

1. Convert the weight of the male African elephant from tons to pounds.

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• Since 1 ton equals 2,000 pounds, we multiply the weight in tons by 2,000.
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• 7 tons × 2,000 pounds/ton = 14,000 pounds.

Calculate 1/500 of the elephant's weight to find the lion's weight.

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• The male African lion weighs 1/500 of the elephant's weight, so divide the elephant's weight by 500.
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• 14,000 pounds ÷ 500 = 28 pounds.

Therefore, the male African lion weighs 28 pounds, which seems extremely low for a lion and is likely a mistake. Thus, it is important to double-check the initial facts provided.

Answer 2

the lion weighs 28 pounds

Step-by-step explanation:

Weight of the male African elephant = 7 tons

Weight of the african lion = 1/500 × Weight of the male African elephant

`\text{Weight of the lion = 1/500 }*\text{ 7 tons}`
`\text{Weight of the lion = 7/500 tons}`

1 Us ton = 2000 pounds

7/500 tons =7/500 × 2000 pounds = 14000/500

7/500 tons = 28 pounds

Hence, the lion weighs 28 pounds