Q. Convert. Simplify your answer and write it as a proper fraction or as a whole or mixed number.1,000 pounds = _____ tons
Understand conversion factor: Step 1: Understand the conversion factor between pounds and tons.1 ton =2,000 pounds.To find how many tons are in 1,000 pounds, we need to divide the number of pounds by the number of pounds in a ton.Calculation: 1,000÷2,000.
Perform division: Step 2: Perform the division to find the equivalent in tons. 1,000÷2,000=0.5.This means 1,000 pounds is equal to 0.5 tons.
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