One ton equals 2000 pounds. Which of the following equations would be used to transform tons to pounds?
Answer

pounds = 0 + 2000(tons)

pounds = 2000 + 1(tons)

pounds = 1 + 2000(tons)

tons = 0 + 2000 (pounds)

tons = 2000 + 1(pounds)

Question

One ton equals 2000 pounds. Which of the following equations would be used to transform tons to pounds?
Answer
		
pounds = 0 + 2000(tons)
		
pounds = 2000 + 1(tons)
		
pounds = 1 + 2000(tons)
		
tons = 0 + 2000 (pounds)
		
tons = 2000 + 1(pounds)

anonymous · Answer

Any idea ?

anonymous · Answer

Its either B C or D, thats as far as Ive gotten.I'd tend to think D but Im not sure

anonymous · Answer

Realy  right !
Look :
you said 1 ton is 2000 pound so cant say 1ton is 2001 pound !
right ?:)

anonymous · Answer

OH, so D is right? can you explain why?