16 ounces is equivalent to 1 pound. A lion cub born at the zoo weighs 2 1\2 pounds. How many ounces does the lion cub weigh?

Question

Answer this please and show your work

Answer 1

The trick to solving unit conversion problems is to make the units come out right:

 

2.5 lb * 16 oz/lb  = 40 oz...notice that the lb cancel out and you are left with oz!