What is the result of converting 35 ounces into pounds? Remember that 1

Question

pound = 16 ounces.
A. 2.19 pounds
B. 2.30 pounds
C. 0.46 pounds
D. 560 pounds

Answer 1

To convert 35 ounces into pounds, you can use the conversion factor that 1 pound equals 16 ounces.

So, to convert ounces to pounds, you can divide the number of ounces by 16:

\[ \text{pounds} = \frac{\text{ounces}}{16} = \frac{35}{16} \approx 2.1875 \]

Rounding to two decimal places, this equals approximately 2.19 pounds.

Therefore, the correct answer is A. 2.19 pounds.