Question

What is the result of converting 35 ounces into pounds? Remember that 1 pound = 16 ounces.

Answer 1

35 ounces converts to 2.19 pounds

Answer 2

35 ounces = 2.1875 pounds

Explanation:

We have to convert the 35 ounces into pounds.

The given scale is 16 ounces = 1 pound

We can use unitary method for conversion.

∵ 16 ounces = 1 pound

∴ 1 ounce =
`(1)/(16)` pounds

∴ 35 ounces =
`((1)(35))/(16)` = 2.1875 pounds

Therefore, answer is 2.1875 pounds.