Question

1. which would be a reasonable weight for a racehorse?

31 pounds
1300 pounds
1300 ounces
31 tons

Explanation:

1. 31 pounds is too light (equivalent to a small child).
2. 1300 ounces converts to $\frac{1300}{16} = 81.25$ pounds, still too light for a racehorse.
3. 31 tons is far too heavy (1 ton = 2000 pounds, so 31 tons = 62,000 pounds, equivalent to a large truck).
4. 1300 pounds aligns with the typical weight range of a healthy racehorse.

Answer:

B. 1300 pounds