Question

Goran bought 20
ounces of almonds at the store. How much is this in pounds?

Write the answer as a whole number or a mixed number in simplest form.

Answer 1

To convert ounces to pounds, you can use the fact that there are 16 ounces in 1 pound.

To convert 20 ounces to pounds, divide the number of ounces by the number of ounces per pound:

\[
20 \text{ ounces} \div 16 \text{ ounces/pound} = \frac{20}{16} \text{ pounds}
\]

Now, simplify the fraction:

\[
\frac{20}{16} = \frac{5}{4}
\]

This can also be written as a mixed number. Since \( \frac{5}{4} = 1 \frac{1}{4} \):

So, 20 ounces of almonds is equal to \( 1 \frac{1}{4} \) pounds.