There are 2,000 pounds in each ton, so to convert it to pounds, 8 ton * 2 = 16,000 pounds. Meaning that they are EQUAL.
Answer:
1) 100 - 2(35) - 2.50 = x
x= $27.50
2) x * 7 + 345 = 1,740.00
x= (1,740 - 345) / 7
x= $199.29
95%=0.95 so... .95•85= 80.75