Truck A is carrying 2.5 tons of cargo. Truck B is carrying 4,500 pounds of cargo. Which truck is carrying more? (*Hint: 1 ton=2,000lb)
Truck A is carrying
2.5 tons = 2.5 * 2,000 = 5,000 lb
Truck is A carrying more?
Truck A is carrying more.
Thanks!
To determine which truck is carrying more, we need to compare the weights of the cargo in both trucks. However, the weights are given in different units, so we need to convert them to a common unit before making the comparison.
First, let's convert the weight of Truck A's cargo from tons to pounds. We know that 1 ton is equal to 2,000 pounds, so:
Weight of Truck A's cargo = 2.5 tons * 2,000 pounds/ton = 5,000 pounds
Now, we can directly compare the weights of the cargo:
Weight of Truck A's cargo = 5,000 pounds
Weight of Truck B's cargo = 4,500 pounds
Comparing these weights, we can see that Truck A is carrying more cargo than Truck B since 5,000 pounds is greater than 4,500 pounds.