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Thursday, September 17, 2026

A package weighs 3.53.5 pounds. Using 16 oz=1 lb16\text{ oz}=1\text{ lb}, what is the weight in ounces?

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A package weighs 3.53.5 pounds. Using 16 oz=1 lb16\text{ oz}=1\text{ lb}, what is the weight in ounces?

  1. 56 oz (correct answer)
  2. 0.21875 oz
  3. 224 oz
  4. 19.5 oz

Explanation: We need to convert 3.5 pounds to ounces. Set up the conversion: 3.5 lb × (16 oz/1 lb) = 3.5 × 16 oz = 56 oz. The pounds cancel, leaving ounces. A common error is dividing by 16 instead of multiplying, which would give 0.21875 oz. Remember: when converting from a larger unit (pounds) to a smaller unit (ounces), you multiply because it takes more of the smaller units to equal the same weight.