Basic College Mathematics (9th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0321825535
ISBN 13: 978-0-32182-553-7

Chapter 7 - Measurement - Review Exercises - Page 525: 15

Answer

28 oz

Work Step by Step

1 3/4 lb = __oz Use a unit fraction with ounces (the unit for your answer) in the numerator, and pounds (the unit being changed) in the denominator. Because16 ounces (oz) = 1 pound (lb), the necessary unit fraction is (16 oz)/(1 lb) Multiply 7/4 lb times the unit fraction. 7/4 * (16 oz)/(1 lb) = 28 oz
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