There are 16 ounces in one pound, so 8 ounces is 1/2 (or 0.5 pounds). Therefore,
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To convert 160 pounds and 8 ounces to pounds only, you need to convert the ounces to pounds. There are 16 ounces in a pound, so 8 ounces is equal to 0.5 pounds. Adding this to the initial 160 pounds gives a total of 160.5 pounds.
Divide by 16: 160 oz ÷ 16 = 10 pounds
To find 10% of ten pounds, convert the ten pounds to ounces (16 ounces per pound multiplied by ten equals 160 ounces). Multiply 160 by .1 and you get 16 ounces, or 1 pound.
If you are dealing with Avoirdupois ounces and pounds (commonly used): Divide by sixteen. 16oz = 1lb. (454 g)If you are dealing with Troy ounces and pounds (commonly used for precious metals): Divide by twelve. 12oz = 1lb. (373 g)
160 ounces is 10 pounds. (16oz per pound)
There are 160 ounces in ten pounds.