Question

Jasmine has a pet rhino that weighs 4,000 pounds. How many tons does Jasmine's pet rhino weigh? Explain

Answer 1

2 tons

Explanation:

Since 1 ton is 2000 pounds, we can make a proportion:

2000lbs/1ton=4000lbs/xtons

4000lbs=2000lbs*xtons

2=tons

So Jasmine's pet rhino weighs 2 tons

Answer 2

Answer: 2 tons.

Explanation:

1 pound = 0.0005 tons.

4,000*0.0005=2

Jasmine's rhino weighs 2 tons