Use unit analysis to change 5,900,000 ounces into tons. Round your answer to one decimal place.
A) 184.4 tons
B) 174.4 tons
C) 164.4 tons
D) 154.4 tons
E) 224.4 tons

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To convert ounces to tons, use the conversion factor that 1 ton = 32,000 ounces. So, $5,900,000 \, \text{ounces} \times \frac{1 \, \text{ton}}{32,000 \, \text{ounces}} = 184.375 \, \text{tons}$, which rounds to 184.4 tons.

Use Unit Analysis to Change 5,900,000 Ounces into Tons