Use the ratio 16 ounces = 1 pound. A suitcase weighs 176 ounces. How
many pounds does the suitcase weigh?
To find the number of pounds the suitcase weighs, we can use the given ratio of 16 ounces = 1 pound.
Dividing 176 ounces by 16 ounces/pound, we get:
176 ounces / 16 ounces/pound = 11 pounds
Therefore, the suitcase weighs 11 pounds.