In converting 100 ounces to pounds, what unit (omit the number) would you place in the denominator of your ratio? Use the plural form in your answer. Remember that there are 16 ounces in 1 pound.

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anonymous · Answer

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mathstudent55 · Answer

The conversion of ounces to lb is 16 ounces to a pound.

16 ounces = 1 pound

$\dfrac{16 ~ounces}{1 ~pound} = \dfrac{1~pound}{16~ounces}$

anonymous · Answer

the answer is 1 pound

lilday12 · Answer

1/16 right

mathstudent55 · Answer

Which fraction above, when multiplied by ounces, will cancel the ounces and leave the pound units?

mathstudent55 · Answer

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