Question

(1 point)
Astronauts use a tool in space that weighs 5 ounces on Earth. How many grams does the tool weigh? Round your answer to the nearest hundredth.

The tool weighs
grams.

Answer 1

To convert ounces to grams, you can use the conversion factor: 1 ounce is approximately 28.3495 grams.

First, convert 5 ounces to grams:

\[
5 \text{ ounces} \times 28.3495 \text{ grams/ounce} = 141.7475 \text{ grams}
\]

Now, rounding to the nearest hundredth, we get:

\[
141.75 \text{ grams}
\]

The tool weighs **141.75 grams**.