Answer:
A. 3.75 pounds
Step-by-step explanation:
16 ounces = 1 pound
converting 60 ounces to pounds
Let x = number of pounds
60 ounces = x pounds
Find the proportion
16 / 1 = 60 / x
Cross product
16 * x = 1 * 60
16x = 60
Divide both sides by 16
x = 60/16
x = 3.75
Therefore,
60 ounces = 3.75 pounds
