Question

If Stacey bought 32 ounces of grapes, how many pounds did she buy? (There are 16 ounces in one pound.)

Answer 1

Answer:

2 pounds

Step-by-step explanation:

32/16=2

Answer 2

Answer:

Stacey bought 2 pounds of grapes.

Step-by-step explanation:

Stacey bought 32 ounces of grapes.

How many pounds did she buy ?

Solution : convert 32 ounces to pounds.

$16 \: ounces = 1 \: pound \\ 32 \: ounces \: = x$

Cross Multiply

$16x = 32 \\ \frac{16x }{16} = \frac{32}{16}$

$x = 2 \: pounds$