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Use the weights and measurements chart to answer the following question. Sometimes it is necessary to convert units of measurement.

How many tons in 5,000 lb?

(Clue Its a divided with mixed numbers)

Respuesta :

2.5 tons

Formula:

[tex] \frac{5000}{2000} [/tex]

[tex] = > \frac{5}{2} [/tex]

[tex] = > 2.5[/tex]

Hence, 5000 Pound is equal to 2.5 Ton.

Step-by-step explanation:

The unit of weight in the avoirdupois system equal to 2,000 pounds in the United States and 2,240 pounds in Britain. The metric ton used in most other countries is 1,000 kg, equivalent to 2,204.6 pounds.