Which table shows the correct conversions for pounds and ounces?
Understand the Problem
The question is asking which table correctly converts pounds to ounces. The conversion factor for pounds to ounces is that 1 pound equals 16 ounces. We need to evaluate the provided tables to identify the correct conversions.
Answer
D
Answer for screen readers
The correct table is D.
Steps to Solve
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Identify the conversion factor
We know that 1 pound equals 16 ounces. This means we can use this factor to convert pounds to ounces. -
Calculate ounces for each table option
We will verify each table to determine if the ounces match the calculated values:- For Table A:
- 1 pound = $1 \times 16 = 16$ ounces
- 2 pounds = $2 \times 16 = 32$ ounces
- 3 pounds = $3 \times 16 = 48$ ounces
- For Table B:
- 1 pound = $1 \times 16 = 16$ ounces
- 2 pounds = $2 \times 16 = 32$ ounces
- 3 pounds = $3 \times 16 = 48$ ounces
- For Table C:
- 2 pounds = $2 \times 16 = 32$ ounces
- 4 pounds = $4 \times 16 = 64$ ounces
- 6 pounds = $6 \times 16 = 96$ ounces
- For Table D:
- 2 pounds = $2 \times 16 = 32$ ounces
- 4 pounds = $4 \times 16 = 64$ ounces
- 6 pounds = $6 \times 16 = 96$ ounces
- For Table A:
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Determine the correct table
Based on our calculations:- Table A: Incorrect (values do not match)
- Table B: Incorrect (values do not match)
- Table C: Incorrect (values do not match)
- Table D: Correct (all values match)
The correct table is D.
More Information
Table D shows the correct conversions where 2 pounds is 32 ounces, 4 pounds is 64 ounces, and 6 pounds is 96 ounces. This is consistent with the conversion of 1 pound equaling 16 ounces.
Tips
- Miscalculating the conversion by not multiplying the number of pounds by 16.
- Assuming the conversion factor is different without checking.
