SOLUTION: There are 8 ounces in a ½ pound. How many ounces are in 7 3/4 lbs?

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Question 115637: There are 8 ounces in a ½ pound. How many ounces are in 7 3/4 lbs?
Answer by edjones(8007) About Me  (Show Source):
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x/7.75=8/.5 Proportion
7.75x/7.75=7.75*8/.5
x=124 ounces.
Ed