Question

Miguel bought 20 ounces of nuts at the store. How much is this in pounds? Write your answer as a whole number or a mixed number in simplest form. Include the correct unit in your answer.

Answer 1

The given information is Miguel bought 20 ounces of nuts.

1 pound is equal to 16 ounces, by applying this conversion we can find the answer as follows:

$20oz*\frac{1lb}{16oz}=\frac{20}{16}=\frac{5}{4}lb$

Now, convert this fraction to a mixed number:

$\frac{5}{4}=\frac{4}{4}+\frac{1}{4}=1\frac{1}{4}lb$

The answer is 1 1/4 pounds.