Question

A package of cookies weighs 22 ounces. How much does it weigh in grams? An ounce is approximately 28.3 grams. Round to the nearest tenth.

Answer 1

Consider the following equivalence:

1 ounce = 28.3 g

to convert the 22 ounces to grams, proceed as follow:

22 ounces = 22(28.3 g) = 622.6 g

The package weighs 622.6 grams