Convert to pounds: Convert all to pounds for easier division. 1 ton =2000 pounds, so 36 tons =72,000 pounds. Adding the 40 pounds gives 72,040 pounds total.
Divide by 4: Divide the total pounds by 4. 72,040÷4=18,010 pounds.
Convert back to tons: Convert pounds back to tons and pounds. 18,010 pounds = 9 tons (since 9×2000=18,000) and 10 pounds left over.
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