SOLUTION: there are 2000 pounds in a ton. what fractional part of a ton is 550 pound?

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Question 369173: there are 2000 pounds in a ton. what fractional part of a ton is 550 pound?
Answer by lefty4ever26(59) About Me  (Show Source):
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2000lbs/1ton
550lbs/xton Set equal to each other and solve for x.
2000%2F1=550%2Fx Cross multiply.
550=2000x Divide both sides by 2000 and simplify.
x=550%2F2000
x=11%2F40
SO 550 lbs is 11%2F40 of a ton.