How many grams are there in 3.58 short tons? Note that 1 g=0.03527 oz (ounces avoirdupois), 1 l

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How many grams are there in 3.58 short tons? Note that 1...

How many grams are there in 3.58 short tons? Note that $1 \mathrm{~g}=0.03527$ oz (ounces avoirdupois), $1 \mathrm{lb}$ (pound) $=$ 16 oz, and 1 short ton $=2000$ lb. (These relations are exact.)

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Dimensional Analysis

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