Question

Does 6% of a pound weigh more than an ounce

Answer 1

6% of 1 pound is 96 ounces so yes.

Answer 2

6% of a pound does not weigh more than 1 ounce.

Explanation:

First, we will calculate 6% (0.06) of 1 pound.

0.06 × 1 lb = 0.06 lb

1 pound is equal to 16 ounces. 0.06 pounds, expressed in ounces is:

0.06 lb × (16 oz/ 1 lb) = 0.96 oz

6% of a pound = 0.96 oz

0.96 oz < 1 oz

Due to the transitive property, we can affirm that 6% of a pound does not weigh more than 1 ounce.