Question

Dr. Hester is mailing a package at the post office. The package is 4.75 pounds. The post office charges by the ounce to mail a package. How many ounces does the package weigh?

Answer 1

The package weighs 76 ounces.

Explanation:

This question can be solved using a rule of three.

Each pound has 16 ounces. How many ounces are 4.75 pounds?

1 pound - 16 ounces

4.75 pounds - x ounces

x = 16*4.75

x = 76

The package weighs 76 ounces.