SOLUTION: What percentage of 1 lb 11 ounces is 1 lb? I'm trying to make an adjustment to a recipe and I want to know the percentage. Thank you!

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Question 1088323: What percentage of 1 lb 11 ounces is 1 lb? I'm trying to make an adjustment to a recipe and I want to know the percentage. Thank you!
Answer by Fombitz(32388) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Convert to a common unit.
One pound is 16 ounces so,
P=%2816%2F%2816%2B11%29%29%2A100
Work that out for the percentage.