40 oz. because if you have 2 lbs. that is automatically 32 oz. which makes 40 bigger
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To compare 2 lb and 42 oz, we need to convert both measurements to the same unit. Since 1 lb is equal to 16 oz, 2 lb is equal to 32 oz (2 lb x 16 oz/lb). Therefore, 2 lb is smaller than 42 oz.
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These days it is easier to convert to ounces, do the division and convert back to pounds and ounces: 1 lb = 16 oz → 8 lb 3 oz ÷ 3 = (8 × 16) + 3 oz / 3 = 131 oz ÷ 3 = 43⅔ oz = (2 × 16) + 11⅔ oz = 2 lb 11⅔ oz Alternatively, you can do the division as it stands, but convert fractions of pounds to ounces: 8 lb 3 oz ÷ 3 = 8 ÷ 3 lb 3 ÷ 3 oz = 2⅔ lb 1 oz = 2 lb ⅔ lb 1 oz = 2 lb ⅔ × 16 + 1 oz = 2 lb 11⅔ oz
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To determine which is the lightest, we need to convert all the units to the same measurement. First, convert 1 ton to pounds: 1 ton = 2000 pounds. Therefore, 1 ton is heavier than 8 lb. Next, convert 137 oz to pounds: 137 oz ÷ 16 oz/pound = 8.56 lb. Comparing 8 lb to 8.56 lb, 8 lb is lighter. Therefore, 8 lb is the lightest among 8 lb, 1 ton, and 137 oz.