Question

Write an equation to find the number of ounces n in any number of pounds p​

Answer 1

B.
`n = 16p`

Explanation:

number of ounces = n

number of pounds = p

There are 16 ounces in 1 pounds (unite rate: 1 pounds = 16 ounces)

Therefore, there would be n ounces in p pounds

Set a proportion to find n.

16 : 1 = n : p

`(16)/(1) = (n)/(p)`

Multiply both sides by p

`(16)/(1) * p = (n)/(p) * p`

`(16 * p)/(1) = n`

`16p = n`

`n = 16p`