Question

There are 2,000 pounds in a ton. 1,351 pounds is what fraction of a ton?

Answer 1

A ton has 2,000 pounds. We need to find the fraction for 1,351 of a ton.

We can use the rule of three to find what represents 1,351 of a ton.

Then:

2,000 ---------- 1 ton

1,351-------------- x

Where x=(1,351 * 1)/ 2.000

x=2,000/1.351

x=27/40 ton or 0.675 ton