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


1,500 pounds
=
tons

1 answer

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.