Question

Miguel bought 20 ounces of nuts at the store. How much is this in pounds? Write your answer as a whole number or a mixed number in simplest form. Include the correct unit in your answer.

Answer 1

The given information is Miguel bought 20 ounces of nuts.

1 pound is equal to 16 ounces, by applying this conversion we can find the answer as follows:

`20oz*(1lb)/(16oz)=(20)/(16)=(5)/(4)lb`

Now, convert this fraction to a mixed number:

`(5)/(4)=(4)/(4)+(1)/(4)=1(1)/(4)lb`

The answer is 1 1/4 pounds.