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Solve the following division problem: [tex]349 \, \text{lb} \, 6 \, \text{oz} \div 130[/tex]

Select one of the following:
A. 4 lb 3 oz
B. 6 lb 7 oz
C. 2 lb 11 oz
D. 3 lb 9 oz



Answer :

To solve the problem of [tex]\(349 \, \text{lb} \, 6 \, \text{oz} \div 130\)[/tex], we need to follow these steps:

1. Convert the total weight into ounces:
- There are 16 ounces in a pound.
- Convert 349 pounds to ounces: [tex]\(349 \times 16 = 5584 \, \text{oz}\)[/tex].
- Add the 6 ounces: [tex]\(5584 \, \text{oz} + 6 \, \text{oz} = 5590 \, \text{oz}\)[/tex].
- So, the total weight in ounces is 5590 ounces.

2. Perform the division:
- Divide the total ounces by 130:
[tex]\[ 5590 \, \text{oz} \div 130 = 43 \, \text{oz} \][/tex]

3. Convert the quotient back to pounds and ounces:
- There are 16 ounces in a pound.
- Determine the number of pounds: [tex]\(\lfloor 43 \div 16 \rfloor = 2 \, \text{lb}\)[/tex]
- Determine the remaining ounces:
[tex]\[ 43 \, \text{oz} - (2 \times 16) = 43 \, \text{oz} - 32 \, \text{oz} = 11 \, \text{oz} \][/tex]
- Therefore, 43 ounces is equivalent to 2 pounds and 11 ounces.

So, the result of dividing [tex]\(349 \, \text{lb} \, 6 \, \text{oz} \div 130\)[/tex] is [tex]\(2 \, \text{lb} \, 11 \, \text{oz}\)[/tex].

The correct answer is:

- [tex]\(\boxed{2 \, \text{lb} \, 11 \, \text{oz}}\)[/tex]