Question

A car weighs about 4,000
pounds. Which comparison is true?

(1 point)
Responses

4,000 pounds<2 tons

4 , 000 pounds < 2 tons

4,000 pounds>2 tons

4 , 000 pounds > 2 tons

4,000 pounds<8,000 ounces

4 , 000 pounds < 8 , 000 ounces

4,000 pounds=2 tons

Answer 1

To compare the weights properly, we need to understand the conversions between these units:

1 ton (US) = 2,000 pounds. Therefore, 2 tons = 2 x 2,000 pounds = 4,000 pounds.

Other conversions:
1 ton = 2,000 pounds
1 pound = 16 ounces, so 4,000 pounds = 4,000 x 16 ounces = 64,000 ounces.

Now, let's assess the comparisons:

1. **4,000 pounds < 2 tons**: False, because 4,000 pounds = 2 tons.
2. **4,000 pounds > 2 tons**: False, same reason as above.
3. **4,000 pounds < 8,000 ounces**: True, because 4,000 pounds = 64,000 ounces which is greater than 8,000 ounces.
4. **4,000 pounds = 2 tons**: True, as already established.
5. **4,000 pounds < 8,000 ounces**: True, as stated before.

Thus, the true comparisons are:
- 4,000 pounds = 2 tons
- 4,000 pounds < 8,000 ounces

If you are to pick only one comparison as the answer from your list, **4,000 pounds = 2 tons** is the most precise and directly accurate statement.