Question

Mr. Richards had 6000 pounds of topsoil delivered to his house how many tons is in 6000 pounds

Answer 1

Hello!

2000lbs = 1 ton 

So if we have 6000lbs then we can just multiply it by the pound to ton ration;

6000lbs*(1 ton/2000lbs) = 3 tons

we can see the units work out because pounds divides out and leaves us with the unit tons. 

Hope this helps! Any questions please ask! Thank you kindly!

Answer 2

Since 1 ton is equivalent to 2000pounds, 6000 pounds would be 3 tons.