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?

Answer 1

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Answer:

200 ounces

Explanation:

Each pound is 16 ounces, so the number of ounces is ...

(12.5 lb)(16 oz/lb) = 200 oz

The package weighs 200 ounces.