Question

compare. select >, <, or = to make the sentence true.
16,720 pounds ? 8 tons 301 pounds

< =

Explanation:

Step1: Convert tons to pounds

1 ton = 2000 pounds, so $8 \times 2000 = 16000$ pounds

Step2: Total pounds for right side

Add remaining pounds: $16000 + 301 = 16301$ pounds

Step3: Compare the two values

$16720 > 16301$

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