Weight Conversion and Simplification

The video tutorial explains how to convert ounces to pounds using customary units of weight. It begins by introducing the concept of conversion and the equivalent measure of one pound being 16 ounces. The tutorial then guides through the calculation process, dividing 18 ounces by 16 to find the number of pounds. Finally, it simplifies the result to one and one-eighth pounds, demonstrating the use of the greatest common factor.

What is the primary unit of weight used in the conversion discussed in the video?

• Pounds

• Kilograms

• Liters

• Grams

How many ounces are equivalent to one pound?

• 14 ounces

• 12 ounces

• 18 ounces

• 16 ounces

What is the first step in converting 18 ounces to pounds?

• Multiply by 16

• Divide by 16

• Subtract 16

• Add 16

After dividing 18 by 16, what is the whole number part of the result?

• 0

• 1

• 2

• 3

What is the remainder when 18 is divided by 16?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

What is the greatest common factor used to simplify the fraction 2/16?

• 8

• 4

• 2

• 1

What is the final simplified result of converting 18 ounces to pounds?

• 1 and 1/2 pounds

• 1 and 1/8 pounds

• 1 and 1/4 pounds

• 1 and 1/16 pounds