Question

What is the result of converting 20 ounces into pounds? Remember that 1
pound = 16 ounces.

Answer 1

1.25 pounds

Explanation:

Answer 2

20 ounces = 1.25 pound = 1 1/4 pound

We easily see and can convert 1/5 of a pound is 0.25 pound

6/5 = 20 ounces = 1 1/5

5/5 = 1 pound

When we reverse for ounces we see

1 pound =16 ounces

1/4 pound is 4 ounces

1/2 pound is 8 ounces

3/4 pound is 12 ounces

1 1/4 therefore is 20 ounces.

Explanation: