A horse that weighs 1 1/4 tons is carrying a 110 pound person, a 15 ounce water bottle, and a 16 1/2 pound basket. What is the weight of the horse, riders, and items in total? Answer in pounds and ounces would be great!

Mathematics · College · Thu Feb 04 2021

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Given:

A horse that weighs 1 1/4 tons is carrying a 110 pound person, a 15 ounce water bottle, and a 16 1/2 pound basket.

Determine the total weight.

Solution:

Convert first 1 ¼ tons to pounds using the general conversion method.

1 ton = 2000 lbs

= (1.25 tons)(2000 lbs/1ton)

= 2500 lbs

Add the weight of all the  subjects.

= 2500 + 110 + 16.5 

= 2,616.5 lbs and 15 ounces

Final answer:

= 2,616.5 lbs and 15 ounces