There is a pile with 3,500 pounds of salt. How many tons of salt are there? (There are 2,000 pounds in one ton.)

A. 1start fraction 2 over 3 end fractionT
B. 1three-fourthsT
C. 2 T

1 answer

There are 1.75 tons of salt.

To find out, divide the total weight of salt (3,500 pounds) by the weight of one ton (2,000 pounds):

3,500 pounds รท 2,000 pounds/ton = 1.75 tons

Therefore, the answer is A. 1 2/3 T.