Question

the number of pounds in a bag of flour varies directly with the number of ounces. Write a direct variation equation that describes the relationship. Use your equation to determine the number of pounds in 152 ounces.

Answer 1

MP = 9.5 pounds

Explanation:

Ounces to pounds

The relationship between the mass units pounds and ounces is:

1 pound = 16 ounces

The direct variation equation can be written as:

Mo=16*Mp

Where Mp is the mass in pounds and Mo is the mass in ounces. If we have the mass in ounces, we can solve the above equation for Mp:

Mp = Mo / 16

For Mo=152:

Mp = 152 / 16

MP = 9.5 pounds