Question

How many pounds are in 3 tons

Answer 1

Given;

3 tons

Step 1: Write the conversion rate from pounds to tons

1 pound = 0.0005 ton

Step 2: Using the conversion rate, express the 3 tons in x pounds

`(1)/(x)=(0.0005)/(3)`
`\begin{gathered} 0.0005x=3(1) \\ 0.0005x=3 \\ x=(3)/(0.0005) \\ x=\text{ 6000} \end{gathered}`

Hence there are 6000 pounds in 3 tons

The answer is 6000 pounds