Question

Rachel bought 8 pounds of pears.

Which expression could be used to figure out how many ounces of pears Rachel bought?

(1 lb = 16 oz)


16 – 8


16 + 8


16 × 8


16 ÷ 8

Answer 1

16*8

Explanation:

imagine a box, which is 1lb. in that box is 16oz. you have 8 such boxes with 16oz in each. so 8(lb)*16(oz)

Answer 2

16 x 8 because its 16 oz per 1 lb so in order to find 8 lbs you have to multiply