Question

Joe bought 20 ounces of nuts at the store. How much is this in pounds? Write your answer as a whole number or a mixed number in simplest form. Include the correct unit in your answer.

Answer 1

20 ounces is 1.25 pounds or 5/4 pounds.

As 1 oz = (1/16) lb = 0.0625 lb

So 20 X 0.0625 = 1.25

Answer 2

The answer would be 1/4 pounds((One and one quarter pounds)) I hope this helps :3