Question

The number of ounces in an unknown number of pounds. Let z= the variable.

Answer 1

Answer:

16z

Step-by-step explanation:

z = the unknown number of pounds

16 ounces in 1 pound.

So  z pounds =  16z    

or   it can be given as a proportion;

$\frac{16 ounces}{1 pound} (z)$