Question

Harry receives a package for his birthday the package weighs 50 Oz what is the weight of the package in pounds and ounces?

Answer 1

Answer:

3 pounds 2 oz

Step-by-step explanation:

1 pound = 16 oz

x pounds = 50 oz

Cross Multiply

16x = 50 oz             Divide by 16

x = 50 / 16

x = 3 pounds with 2 oz left over.

Your calculator will give you 3.125

0.125 = 1/ 8

1/8 * 16 = 2