Question

Express 86 ounces as pounds. Round the answer to the same number of significant digits as in the original quantity.

Answer 1

To convert ounces to pounds, divide the number of ounces by 16.

86 ounces / 16 = 5.375 pounds

Rounding this answer to the same number of significant digits as in the original quantity (two significant digits), the answer is 5.4 pounds.