Question

At the zoo Jackie learned that the rhinoceros weighs 1 3/4 tons. How many pounds does the rhinoceros weigh?

A. 3,500 Ibs
B. 4,000 Ibs
C. 4,500 lbs
D. 6,000 lbs

Answer 1

The rhinoceros weighing 1 3/4 tons equals 3,500 pounds, which is achieved by converting 1 ton to 2,000 pounds and 3/4 of a ton to 1,500 pounds then summing them up.

Step-by-step explanation:

Converting Tons to Pounds

To answer the question about the weight of a rhinoceros in pounds when given the weight in tons, we must use the standard conversion between these units of measurement. We know that 1 ton is equivalent to 2,000 pounds. Therefore, to convert the weight of the rhinoceros, which is 1 3/4 tons, to pounds, we perform the following calculation:

1. Convert 3/4 of a ton to pounds: (3/4) × 2,000 = 1,500 pounds.
2. Add the weight of 1 ton in pounds (2,000 pounds) to the weight of 3/4 of a ton (1,500 pounds): 2,000 + 1,500 = 3,500 pounds.

The rhinoceros weighs 3,500 pounds, which corresponds to answer choice A.