Pre-Algebra Demystified

EXAMPLE

Change 11,000 pounds to tons.

SOLUTION

11,000 2000 ¼5.5 T

EXAMPLE

Change 2 tons to ounces.

SOLUTION

2T2000 lb¼4000 lb

4000 lb16 oz¼64,000 oz

EXAMPLE

Change 14 pounds 3 ounces to ounces.

SOLUTION
14 lb16 oz¼224 oz
224 ozþ3oz¼227 oz

EXAMPLE
Change 70 ounces to pounds and write the remainder in ounces.

SOLUTION

4

70 oz16 oz¼ 16 Þ 70

64

6

Hence, the answer is 4 lb 6 oz.

PRACTICE
Change:

1. 13 lb to ounces


2. 26,000 lb to tons


3. 3 lb 14 oz to ounces


4. 56 oz to pounds (write the remainder in ounces)


5. 4.5 T to ounces


6. 3000 oz to pounds


7. 5 oz to pounds

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