Question

*You can use the Customary Units of Weights notes on google classroom to help you.

-When you go from a big unit to a small unit you multiply.
-When you go from a small unit to a big unit you divide.

2,000 lb = ______ T
Answer:

48 oz = ______ lb
Answer:

5 lbs = ______ oz
Answer:

6,000 lbs = ______ T
Answer:

Answer 1

To convert the weights as specified, we can use the relationships between the units. Here’s the conversion for each:

1. **2,000 lb = ______ T**
- There are 2,000 pounds in a ton (short ton).
- **Answer: 1 T**

2. **48 oz = ______ lb**
- There are 16 ounces in a pound.
- To convert ounces to pounds, divide by 16.
- 48 oz ÷ 16 oz/lb = 3 lb.
- **Answer: 3 lb**

3. **5 lbs = ______ oz**
- There are 16 ounces in a pound.
- To convert pounds to ounces, multiply by 16.
- 5 lbs × 16 oz/lb = 80 oz.
- **Answer: 80 oz**

4. **6,000 lbs = ______ T**
- Again, there are 2,000 pounds in a ton.
- To convert pounds to tons, divide by 2,000.
- 6,000 lbs ÷ 2,000 lbs/T = 3 T.
- **Answer: 3 T**

Summary of the answers:
- 2,000 lb = 1 T
- 48 oz = 3 lb
- 5 lbs = 80 oz
- 6,000 lbs = 3 T