Ounces, Pounds, and Tons

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What is an ounce?

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An ounce is a unit of weight equal to 1/16 of a pound.

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What is a pound?

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A pound is a unit of weight equal to 16 ounces.

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What is a ton?

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A ton is a unit of weight equal to 2,000 pounds.

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Which unit would you use to measure a small item like a crayon?

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Ounces are best for measuring small items.

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Which unit would you use to measure a large item like a car?

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Tons are best for measuring large items.

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How many ounces are in a pound?

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There are 16 ounces in a pound.

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How many pounds are in a ton?

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There are 2,000 pounds in a ton.

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If you have 8 ounces of sugar and need 12 ounces, how many more ounces do you need?

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You need 4 more ounces.

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If a dog weighs 20 pounds and a lion weighs 400 pounds, which is heavier?

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The lion is heavier.

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If a butterfly weighs 1 ounce and a bird weighs 5 ounces, which is lighter?

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The butterfly is lighter.