Question

what rate could you use to convert 4 pounds into ounces?

Answer 1

Answer:

$\begin{gathered} 1\colon16 \\ \frac{16\text{ounces}}{1\text{pound}}\cdot\frac{4\text{pounds}}{1\text{ounces}}=\frac{64\text{ ounces}}{4\text{ pounds}} \end{gathered}$

4 pounds is equal to 64 ounces.

Step-by-step explanation:

The conversion of pounds into ounces is defined as:

$\begin{gathered} 1\text{ lb= 16 oz} \\ 1\colon16 \end{gathered}$

Therefore,

$\frac{16\text{ounces}}{1\text{pound}}\cdot\frac{4\text{pounds}}{1\text{ounces}}=\frac{64\text{ ounces}}{4\text{ pounds}}$

4 pounds is equal to 64 ounces.