Question

mathematics, grade 4 - 10-11(m-f) - 25-26
quiz lessons 13-1 to 13-4: converting customary and metric...
which comparison is true?
38 ounces > 3 pounds
6,800 pounds > 3 tons
2,220 pounds < 1 ton
100 ounces < 6 pounds

Explanation:

Step1: Convert pounds to ounces

1 pound = 16 ounces, so 3 pounds = $3 \times 16 = 48$ ounces. Compare: 38 ounces < 48 ounces, so 38 ounces > 3 pounds is false.

Step2: Convert tons to pounds

1 ton = 2000 pounds, so 3 tons = $3 \times 2000 = 6000$ pounds. Compare: 6800 pounds > 6000 pounds, so 6,800 pounds > 3 tons is true.

Step3: Verify remaining options (check 1 ton to pounds)

1 ton = 2000 pounds. Compare: 2220 pounds > 2000 pounds, so 2,220 pounds < 1 ton is false.

Step4: Convert 6 pounds to ounces

6 pounds = $6 \times 16 = 96$ ounces. Compare: 100 ounces > 96 ounces, so 100 ounces < 6 pounds is false.

Answer:

B. 6,800 pounds > 3 tons