Convert to Ounces: Convert 10 pounds 1 ounce to just ounces for easier multiplication. There are 16 ounces in a pound, so:10 pounds =10×16=160 ounces160 ounces +1 ounce =10 ounces
Multiply by 3: Multiply the total ounces by 3: 161 ounces×3=483 ounces
Convert to Pounds and Ounces: Convert 483 ounces back to pounds and ounces. Since there are 16 ounces in a pound:483÷16=30 R3This means 30 pounds and 3 ounces.
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