Final answer:
The difference between the total weight of 1/2-pound pots and 1/4-pound pots is determined by converting the weights to ounces using the conversion factor of 16 ounces in a pound and then comparing the sums.
Step-by-step explanation:
The student is asking about the difference in total weight between groups of pots weighing 1/2 pound each and groups of pots weighing 1/4 pound each. Using the customary standard weight conversion factor, which is 16 ounces in a pound, we can convert the weights from pounds to ounces.
- Convert the weights of the pots from pounds to ounces by multiplying by 16 (since there are 16 ounces in a pound).
- For example, 4 pots weighing 1/2 pound each will be 4 multiplied by 1/2, then the result multiplied by 16, which equals 32ounces (since 2 times 16 is 32).
- Compare the total ounces to find the difference between the two weight groups. A difference of 1 or 2 ounces is typically more noticeable than the difference between larger weights.
The difference in total weight will help determine how much more one set of pots weighs compared to the other.