Question

11 pounds of plastic is used to make a group of toys. Calculate the weight in ounces.
(Hint: 1 pound = 16 ounces)

• A. 101 ounces
• B. 176 ounces
• C. 351 ounces
• D. 301 ounces

Answer 1

The correct option is B 176 ounces

Weight of the plastic used = 11 pounds

• 1 pound = 16 ounces
• To get the weight in ounces, multiply 11 pounds with 16, as 1 pound is equal to 16 ounces.
• $11\times 16=176$ ounces

Thus, there are 176 ounces in 11 pounds.

Hence, 11 pounds is equal to 176 ounces.