To determine the weight of the bag of apples in ounces, we start with the given weight in pounds and convert it to ounces using the conversion factor of 1 pound being equivalent to 16 ounces. Here is the step-by-step process:
1. Identify the given weight in pounds:
The bag of apples weighs 4.25 pounds.
2. Know the conversion factor:
We know that 1 pound is equal to 16 ounces.
3. Multiply the weight in pounds by the conversion factor:
To find the weight in ounces, we multiply the pounds by 16:
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4.25 \text{ pounds} \times 16 \text{ ounces per pound}
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4. Perform the multiplication:
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4.25 \times 16 = 68.0
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So, the bag of apples weighs 68.0 ounces. This is the number you should type in the box.
