Question

Convert as indicate 52 oz to ___ lb __oz

Answer 1

`\begin{equation*} 3\text{ }lb\text{ }4\text{ }oz \end{equation*}`

Step-by-step explanation

We want to convert 52 ounces to pounds (and ounces).

To convert from ounces to pounds, we have to multiply the mass in ounces by 0.0625. This implies that 52 oz is:

`\begin{gathered} 52*0.0625 \\ \Rightarrow3.25\text{ }lb \end{gathered}`

We want to write it in terms of whole numbers, so w have to convert the decimal part of the mass in piounds back to ounces. To do that, multiply by 16. This implies that 0.25 lb is:

`\begin{gathered} 0.25*16 \\ \Rightarrow4\text{ }oz \end{gathered}`

Therefore, 52 oz is:

`52\text{ }oz=3\text{ }lb\text{ }4\text{ }oz`

That is the answer.