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Measurement: Customary Units", then answer each of the following questions. Round answers to the nearest hundredth, if necessary.Q) One of the largest pumpkins grown weighs nearly 1/2 ton. How many pounds did the pumpkin weigh?

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Recall that there are 2000 pounds in 1 ton.

Hence, in 1/2 ton, there will be:


(1)/(2)*2000=1000\text{ pounds}

It follows that the pumpkin weighs 1000 pounds.

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