Use the ratio 16 ounces= 1 pound. A suitcase weighs 176 ounces. How many pounds does the suitcase weigh?
To find the weight of the suitcase in pounds, we need to divide the weight in ounces by the conversion ratio:
176 ounces / 16 ounces/pound = <<176/16=11>>11 pounds.
The suitcase weighs 11 pounds.
To convert ounces to pounds using the given ratio (16 ounces = 1 pound), follow these steps:
1. Divide the number of ounces by 16 to get the weight in pounds.
176 ounces รท 16 = 11 pounds
Therefore, the suitcase weighs 11 pounds.
To determine the weight of the suitcase in pounds, we can use the given ratio: 16 ounces = 1 pound.
First, we divide the weight of the suitcase (176 ounces) by the number of ounces per pound (16 ounces). This conversion will give us the weight of the suitcase in pounds:
176 ounces / 16 ounces = 11 pounds.
Therefore, the suitcase weighs 11 pounds.