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