Question

Write this ratio as a fraction in simplest form without any units. 54 ounces to 3 pounds You can use the table below to help convert the units. Length Weight Capacity (Volume) 1 foot = 12 inches 1 yard = 3 feet 1 pound 16 ounces 1 pint = 2 cups 1 quart 2 pints 1 gallon = 4 quarts = =

Answer 1

Given:

54 ounces to 3 pounds and units table.

Required:

Write this ratio as a fraction in simplest form without any units.

Step-by-step explanation:

To solve this, we have relation

`1pound=16ounces`

Now,

`\begin{gathered} =(54ounces)/(3pounds) \\ =(54ounces)/(3*16ounces) \\ =(54ounces)/(48ounces) \\ =(9)/(8) \end{gathered}`

Answer:

`\text{ The answer is }9:8.`