Question

The schoolscustodian collects all the aluminum cans to recycle. He places the cans on paper bags to take to the recycling center. If each paper bag holds 2.5 pounds of crushed aluminum cans, how many ounces are in each paper bag?

Answer 1

There are 16 ounces in a pound. 16 times 2.5 equals 40.

40 ounces