Chapter SR7, Problem 21P

Solution

To complete the statement $2\text{ oz}=\underset{¯}{?}\text{ lb}$ .

  $2\text{ oz}=0.125\text{ lb}$

Given:

The statement, $2\text{ oz}=\underset{¯}{?}\text{ lb}$ .

Concept Used:

The conversion factor, $1\text{ oz}=0.0625\text{ lb}$ .

Calculation:

In order to complete the given statement $2\text{ oz}=\underset{¯}{?}\text{ lb}$ , use the conversion factor $1\text{ oz}=0.0625\text{ lb}$ and simplify further as shown below

  $\begin{array}{c}2\text{ oz}=2\times 0.0625\text{ lb}\\ =0.125\text{ lb}\end{array}$

Thus, the complete statement is $2\text{ oz}=0.125\text{ lb}$ .