Question

Keisha sees on a scale that 2 pounds is the same as 32 ounces. What is the unit rate of ounces to pounds? Enter your answer as a fraction.

Answer 1

1/16

Explanation:

From the above question

Ounces to pounds

Ounces : Pounds

32 ounces : 2 pounds

Hence:

32 ounces = 2 pounds

1 ounce = x

Cross Multiply

32 ounces × x = 1 ounce × 2 pounds

x = 1 ounce × 2 pounds/32 ounces

x = 1/16

The unit rate of ounces to pounds is given as 1/16