Question

1,352 pounds is what fraction short of a ton? 

A) 169/250             B) 77/100               C)13/20             D140/223

Answer 1

1352/2000 so then you simplify by dividing both sides to get
A) 169/250

Answer 2

`A \ short \ ton \ is \ 2 \ 000 pounds \\ \\(1 \ 352)/(2 \ 000) = (169)/(250) \ \ \ | divided \ numerator \ and \ denominator \ by \ 8 \\ \\ \\ Answer : \ A) \ \ ( 169)/(250 )`