Question

A male hippopotamus can weigh up to 10,000 pounds. How many tons is 10,000 pounds

Answer 1

there are 10 tons in 10,000 pounds because a 1,000 pounds makes 1 ton.

Answer 2

1 pound = 0.0005 tons

Convert:-

0.0005 × 10,000 = 5

10,000 pounds = 5 tons