Either one, but make sure that both sides of the equation have the pounds on top or both sides have the pounds on bottom.
84/x = 16/1 (84 ounces over x pounds is equal to 16 ounces over 1 pound)
16x = 84
x = 84/16
x = 5.25 pounds
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x/84 = 1/16 (x pounds over 84 ounces is equal to 1 pound over 16 ounces)
84 = 16x
x= 84/16
x = 5.25 pounds
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The unit for the denominator of the conversion factor is pound.
1/2.54 = x/54 x = 21.26
1 lb = 16 oz. So 1.5 x 16 = 24 oz.Answer:We know that 1 pound = 16 ounces.To find: 1.5 pounds =? ounces.1.5 pounds = 16 * 1.5 ounces.= 24 ounces.Therefore, 24 ounces are there in 1.5 pounds.Source: www.icoachmath.com
There are a number of Internet links for conversion..... here's one. http://www.onlineconversion.com/weight_common.htm 454 grams equal a pound ,28.375 grams equal an once,so 116 grams equal just a little over 4 0z. 4.14 pounds
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The units in the denominator are pounds.
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I'd do it in my head: 0.75 is 3/4 lb ie 12 oz.
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The denominator will be in ounces. Since the number is to be omitted, the number of ounces in a pound are irrelevant.
The denominator will be in ounces. Since the number is to be omitted, the number of ounces in a pound are irrelevant.
The units in the denominator are pounds. Also, since you are asked to omit the number in the answer, the fact that there are 16 ounces in a pound is irrelevant.