SOLUTION: how many pounds are in a box that contains 675 pieces that weigh 4.1 ounces?

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Question 593899: how many pounds are in a box that contains 675 pieces that weigh 4.1 ounces?
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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675*4.1 = 2767.5

So 675 pieces weigh 2,767.5 oz

Now divide by 16 to convert to pounds: 2767.5/16 = 172.96875

So 675 pieces weigh 172.96875 pounds