How do you solve 60 tons 1500 lb divided by 5?

Answer 1

You could convert to either tons or pounds, divide by 5 and then convert the result back to tons and pounds, but as both 60 and 1500 are each divisible by 5, they can be separately divided:

(60 t 1500 lb) ÷ 5 = 12 t 300 lb