Question

9 the bull in ms. trahan’s pasture weighs 0.75 tons. what is the weight of the bull in pounds?

Explanation:

Step1: Recall the conversion factor

We know that 1 ton is equal to 2000 pounds. So the conversion factor from tons to pounds is \( 2000 \) pounds per ton.

Step2: Multiply the weight in tons by the conversion factor

The bull weighs \( 0.75 \) tons. To find the weight in pounds, we multiply \( 0.75 \) by \( 2000 \).
\[
0.75\times2000 = \frac{75}{100}\times2000
\]
Simplify the fraction: \( \frac{75}{100}=\frac{3}{4} \), so \( \frac{3}{4}\times2000 = 3\times500 = 1500 \)

Answer:

The weight of the bull in pounds is \( 1500 \).