If 1(3)/(8) tons of scrap is loaded into a dumpster that weighs 1728.43 pounds, what is the total weight in pounds and tons of the loaded dumpster?
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To convert pounds to tons, divide the weight in pounds by 2000 (since there are 2000 pounds in a ton). Weight of the dumpster in tons = 1728.43 pounds / 2000 = 0.864215 tons Show more…
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