Question

which is more, 128 ounces or 8 pounds?
128 ounces
8 pounds
neither; they are equal

Explanation:

Step1: Recall pound-ounce conversion

1 pound = 16 ounces

Step2: Convert pounds to ounces

$8 \text{ pounds} \times 16 \frac{\text{ounces}}{\text{pound}} = 128 \text{ ounces}$

Step3: Compare the two values

128 ounces = 128 ounces

Answer:

neither; they are equal