Question

What rate could you use to convert 4 pounds into ounces?

Answer 1

`\begin{gathered} 1\colon16 \\ \frac{16\text{ounces}}{1\text{pound}}\cdot\frac{4\text{pounds}}{1\text{ounces}}=\frac{64\text{ ounces}}{4\text{ pounds}} \end{gathered}`

4 pounds is equal to 64 ounces.

Explanation:

The conversion of pounds into ounces is defined as:

`\begin{gathered} 1\text{ lb= 16 oz} \\ 1\colon16 \end{gathered}`

Therefore,

`\frac{16\text{ounces}}{1\text{pound}}\cdot\frac{4\text{pounds}}{1\text{ounces}}=\frac{64\text{ ounces}}{4\text{ pounds}}`

4 pounds is equal to 64 ounces.