Question

How many tons are equal to 48,000 pounds?

Answer 1

24 tons

Explanation:

1 ton = 2,000 pounds

`(1)/(2,000) :(y)/(48,000)`

y × 2,000 = 48,000 × 1

2,000y = 48,000

2,000y ÷ 2,000 = 48,000 ÷ 2,000

y = 24

Answer 2

A ton is 2,000 pounds, so the answer is 24 Tons