Question

Complete the inequality statement of 3 3/8 lb_____54 oz < > =

Answer 1

Before we can make this comparison, we have to change 3 3/8 lb into oz:

3 3/8 lb = 27/8 lb

Multiplying this by the conversion factor derived from 1 lb = 16 oz, we get

27 lb        16 oz

--------- * ---------- = 54 oz.

   8           1 lb

Thus, after this comparison we can write:  3 3/8 lb = 54 oz.