Question

$2$ pounds equals how many ounces?

Answer 1

$2lbs\ast 16=32ozs$
Explanation:
$1$ Pound has $16$ ounces. $(1lb=16ozs)$
Therefore for $2$ pounds:
$2lbs\ast 16=32ozs$
Conversions between the units in the imperial system
Ounces are used in both weight and capacity.
$16$ ounces make $1$ pound, but $16$ fluid ounces make $1$ pint.