Question

Mrs. Torres is mailing a package that weighs 12.5 pounds. The post office charges by the ounce to mail a package. How much does the package weigh in ounces?

187 ounces
200 ounces
192.5 ounces
100 ounces

Answer 1

200 ounces

Explanation:

1 ounce = 0.0625 pounds

12.5/0.0625 = 200

Answer 2

12.5 pounds is equal to the amount of 200 ounces