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To convert pounds to ounces, you would use the conversion factor that 1 pound is equal to 16 ounces. Therefore, in the ratio used for conversion, you would place 1 pound in the numerator and 16 ounces in the denominator. This ratio allows you to multiply it by the given value in pounds (0.75) to obtain the equivalent weight in ounces.
To convert ounces to pounds, you would divide the number of ounces by 16, since there are 16 ounces in 1 pound.
The units in the denominator are pounds.
16 ounces/lb 8 ounces / 16 ounces/lb = 1/2 lb
Convert to same units - I'll convert to ounces: 1 lb = 16oz ⇒ 2lb = 2 x 16oz = 32 oz 33oz > 32 oz Therefore 33 ounces are heavier than 2 pounds.