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There are 16 ounces in 1 pound, so the expression z/16, where z represents the number of ounces, can be used to find the number of pounds for any given number of ounces. How many pounds are in 40 ounces?

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Answer:

  • 40 ounces is equal to 2.5 pounds

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Use the given expression z/16, substitute z with 40 and calculate:

  • z/16 =
  • 40/16 =
  • 2.5 pounds
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