Convert to pounds: Convert the weight to all pounds for easier multiplication.5 tons = 5×2000 pounds = 10,000 pounds6 pounds are already in pounds.Total pounds = 10,000 pounds + 6 pounds = 10,006 pounds
Multiply by 7: Multiply the total pounds by 7.$10,006 pounds×7=70,042 pounds\)
Convert back to tons: Convert the total pounds back to tons and pounds.1 ton =2000 poundsTons =70,042÷2000=35 tonsRemaining pounds =70,042%2000=42 pounds
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