Question

1. choose the better estimate

the weight of an orange:
9 pounds or 9 ounces
(a) if your answer is 9 pounds draw decorated eggs throughout the background
(b) if your answer is 9 ounces draw several carrots throughout the background

Explanation:

Pounds are a much larger unit of weight than ounces. A single orange is a small, light fruit; 9 pounds would be extremely heavy for one orange, while 9 ounces is a reasonable estimate for an average orange's weight.

Answer:

9 ounces