Answer:
The area of the piece of construction paper is 
Step-by-step explanation:
Length of construction paper =
=
Width of construction paper = 
= 
Area of construction paper =
Area of construction paper = 
= 
Hence the area of the piece of construction paper is 
8
Because 16 ounces is a pound half of 16 is 8, 8 ounces is half a pound. :)