A package weighs 72 ounces . What is the weight of the package in pounds ?

Answer 1

First, we have to know that 1lb = 16oz--->1oz = (1/16)lb. So, to find out how much 72oz is in lbs we must multiply both sides by 72: 72(1oz)=72(1lb/16)

72oz=72lb/16

72oz=4.5lbs

Therefore, the answer is 4.5lbs.