Use the ratio 16 ounces = 1 pound. A suitcase weighs 176 ounce. How many pounds dose the suitcase weigh?
To find the weight of the suitcase in pounds, we need to divide the weight in ounces by the conversion factor of 16 ounces per pound.
176 ounces รท 16 ounces/pound = 11 pounds
Therefore, the suitcase weighs 11 pounds.