Basic College Mathematics (9th Edition)

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Chapter 7 - Measurement - 7.1 Problem Solving with U.S. Measurement Units - 7.1 Exercises - Page 486: 45

Answer

48,000 oz

Work Step by Step

1 $\frac{1}{2}$ tons = oz. Use the unit fraction $\frac{2000 pounds}{1 ton}$ to change ton to pounds and the unit fraction $\frac{16 ounces}{1 pound}$ to change pound to ounces. Notice how all the units divide out except ounce, which is the unit you want in the answer. 3/2 ton *$\frac{2000 pounds}{1 ton}$ * $\frac{16 ounces}{1 pound}$ = 48,000 oz
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