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One of the largest pumpkins ever grown weighed about 3 over 4 ton. How many pounds did the pumpkin weigh???

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Since a ton is 2000 pounds, 2000/4=500. 500*3=1500 The pumpkin weighs 1,500 pounds.

You can also just do 2000*3/4=6000/4=1,500
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Answer:1500 pounds

Explanation:

Formula:

multiply the mass value by 2000

3/4 * 2000= 1500pounds

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