alyssalive06
alyssalive06 alyssalive06
  • 23-01-2018
  • Mathematics
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Given that 1 pound equals 16 ounces, how many pounds are in 152 ounces?

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Аноним Аноним
  • 23-01-2018
16 ounces = 1 pound
>> 1 ounce = (1/16) pound
>> 152 ounce = (1/16)x152 pound
>> 152 ounce = 9.5 pound

So the final answer is 9.5 pound
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gustanika
gustanika gustanika
  • 23-01-2018
First make a comparison
pound : ounce = 1 : 16
pound : ounce = x : 152

The ratio
x : 152 = 1 : 16
x/152 = 1/16

Second, find x with the help of the ratio
x/152 = 1/16
move 152 to the right side, it become multiplication
x = 1/16 × 152
x = 152/16
x = 9.5

Hence, 152 ounces is 9.5 pounds
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