Question

question 5 (2.5 points)
find the weight, in ounces, of 425 grams of cereal. round to nearest hundredth if needed. use the table below.

conversions between the u.s. customary and the metric systems of measurement

• units of length:

1 inch = 2.54 centimeters
1 meter = 3.28 feet
1 meter = 1.09 yards
1 mile = 1.61 kilometers

• units of weight:

1 oz = 28.35 grams
1 pound = 454 grams
1 kilogram = 2.2 pounds

• units of capacity:

1 liter = 1.06 quarts
1 gallon = 3.79 liters

Explanation:

Identify the conversion factor

$$ 1\text{ oz} \approx 28.35\text{ grams} $$

Set up the conversion calculation

$$ \text{Weight in ounces} = \frac{425\text{ grams}}{28.35\text{ grams/oz}} $$

Calculate and round to the nearest hundredth

$$ \frac{425}{28.35} \approx 14.99118\text{ oz} \approx 14.99\text{ oz} $$

Answer:

\(14.99\text{ ounces}\)