Use unit analysis to answer how many ounces are in 3 tons. Round to the nearest whole number if necessary. 1 ton = 2,000 pounds
16 ounces = 1 pound
A) 96,000 ounces
B) 6,000 ounces
C) 48 ounces
D) 375 ounces
E) 2,019 ounces

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We can use unit analysis to convert 3 tons to ounces:

3 tons = 3 x 2,000 pounds/ton (using the conversion factor given)
= 6,000 pounds

6,000 pounds = 6,000 x 16 ounces/pound (using the conversion factor given)
= 96,000 ounces

Therefore, there are 96,000 ounces in 3 tons. The closest whole number to 96,000 is 96,000 itself, so we round to that.

Use Unit Analysis to Answer How Many Ounces Are in 3