Question

There are 16 ounces in 1 pound, so the expression z/16, where z represents the number of ounces, can be used to find the number of pounds for any given number of ounces. How many pounds are in 40 ounces?

Answer 1

• 40 ounces is equal to 2.5 pounds

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Use the given expression z/16, substitute z with 40 and calculate:

• z/16 =
• 40/16 =
• 2.5 pounds