SOLUTION: Twelve thousand pounds to 2 tons

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Question 102980: Twelve thousand pounds to 2 tons
Answer by MathLover1(20850) About Me  (Show Source):
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In the United States, when people say "a ton," they're thinking the short ton, or 2000 pounds.
So
12000%2F2000=6 there are 6 tons