Question

The sign on a bridge says that its weight capacity is 2.5 tons. A large truck weighs 6,240 pounds. How many pounds can the bridge hold?

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Answer 1

2000 pounds =1ton

to convert just take the number of pounds and divide by 2000 (eg: 3000 pounds divided by 2000 will give you 1.5tons)

[2000pounds = 1ton]

1.5x2000 =3000(this is to go from ton to pound

just multiply the tons by 2000

1. 6240 divided by 2000
2. =3.12 tons

1. 2.5tons x 2000
2. =5000

hope this helps

Answer 2

We have 1 ton = 2000 pounds
So 2.5 tons = 2.5x 2000 = 5000 pounds
Therefore the bridge can hold 5000 pounds