Question

Use the ratio 16 ounces= 1 pound. A suitcase weighs 176 ounces. How many pounds does the suitcase weigh?

Answer 1

To find the weight of the suitcase in pounds, we need to divide the weight in ounces by the conversion ratio:

176 ounces / 16 ounces/pound = <<176/16=11>>11 pounds.

The suitcase weighs 11 pounds.