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

Question

4,000 pounds <2 tons
4,000 pounds >2 tons
4,000 pounds <8,000 ounces
4,000 pounds = 2 tons

Answer 1

To determine which comparison is true, let's convert the units:

1. Tons:
   • 1 ton = 2,000 pounds
   • Therefore, 2 tons = 2 × 2,000 pounds = 4,000 pounds.

So, \( 4,000 \text{ pounds} = 2 \text{ tons} \).

2. Ounces:
   • 1 pound = 16 ounces
   • Therefore, 4,000 pounds = 4,000 × 16 ounces = 64,000 ounces.
   • 8,000 ounces is less than 64,000 ounces.

Now comparing the statements:

• \( 4,000 \text{ pounds} < 2 \text{ tons} \): FALSE
• \( 4,000 \text{ pounds} > 2 \text{ tons} \): FALSE
• \( 4,000 \text{ pounds} < 8,000 \text{ ounces} \): FALSE
• \( 4,000 \text{ pounds} = 2 \text{ tons} \): TRUE

Thus, the true comparison is \( 4,000 \text{ pounds} = 2 \text{ tons} \).