Question

Given that 1 pound equals 16 ounces, how many pounds are in 152 ounces?

Answer 1

First make a comparison
pound : ounce = 1 : 16
pound : ounce = x : 152

The ratio
x : 152 = 1 : 16
x/152 = 1/16

Second, find x with the help of the ratio
x/152 = 1/16
move 152 to the right side, it become multiplication
x = 1/16 × 152
x = 152/16
x = 9.5

Hence, 152 ounces is 9.5 pounds

Answer 2

16 ounces = 1 pound
>> 1 ounce = (1/16) pound
>> 152 ounce = (1/16)x152 pound
>> 152 ounce = 9.5 pound

So the final answer is 9.5 pound