A chain weighs 10 pounds per foot. How many ounces will 6 inches weigh?
Mathematics · Middle School · Thu Feb 04 2021
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Given:
Weight of chain = 10 pounds/foot
We know, 1 foot = 12 inches
1 inch = 1/12 foot
1 pound = 16 ounces
Weight of 6 inch chain (in ounces )
= 10 × 1/12 × 16 × 6
= 80 ounces
Thus, 6 inches chain weighs 80 ounces.