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The average weight of a female hippopotamus is 1½ tons. How many pounds is this?
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The average weight of a female hippopotamus is 1½ tons. How many pounds is this?

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Answer:

3000 pounds

Explanation:

Since there are 2000 pounds in a ton, find how many pounds there are by multiplying 1.5 by 2000

1.5(2000)

= 3000

So, this is 3000 pounds

User Kayoko
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1.5 tons converted to pounds is 3000 pounds
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