Question

Convert. Simplify your answer and write it as a proper fraction or as a whole or mixed number.

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1,500 pounds
=
tons

Answer 1

To convert pounds to tons, you can use the fact that 1 ton is equal to 2,000 pounds.

Now, we can set up the conversion:

\[
\text{Tons} = \frac{\text{Pounds}}{2,000}
\]

Plugging in the value:

\[
\text{Tons} = \frac{1,500}{2,000}
\]

Now, simplify the fraction:

\[
\frac{1,500 \div 500}{2,000 \div 500} = \frac{3}{4}
\]

Therefore,

\[
1,500 \text{ pounds} = \frac{3}{4} \text{ tons}
\]

So, the answer is \(\frac{3}{4}\) tons.