Question

Which proportion could you use to convert 4.5 tons to pounds?

4.5 tons =____ pounds

Answer 1

1 ton is 2000 pounds so 4.5 tons is 9000 pounds

Answer 2

9000 pounds

Explanation:

Since there are 2,000 pounds in a ton, you should use the proportion on the left.

Solve the equation:

`(2000)/(1) = (?)/(4.5) \\(2000)(4.5) = 9000`