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One ton has 2000 pounds, and one pound has 16 ounces. How many packets containing wheat weighing 16 pounds and 4 ounce each would totally fill a gunny bag of capacity 13 ions?

A

`1600`

B

`1700`

C

`2350`

D

`2500`

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To solve the problem step by step, we need to convert all measurements to the same unit and then perform the necessary calculations. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Convert Tons to Pounds:** - We know that 1 ton = 2000 pounds. - Therefore, for 13 tons: \[ 13 \text{ tons} = 13 \times 2000 \text{ pounds} = 26000 \text{ pounds} \] **Hint:** Remember to multiply the number of tons by the number of pounds in one ton. 2. **Convert Pounds to Ounces:** - We know that 1 pound = 16 ounces. - Therefore, to convert 26000 pounds to ounces: \[ 26000 \text{ pounds} = 26000 \times 16 \text{ ounces} = 416000 \text{ ounces} \] **Hint:** Multiply the total pounds by the number of ounces in one pound to get the total ounces. 3. **Convert Packet Weight to Ounces:** - Each packet weighs 16 pounds and 4 ounces. - First, convert 16 pounds to ounces: \[ 16 \text{ pounds} = 16 \times 16 \text{ ounces} = 256 \text{ ounces} \] - Now add the 4 ounces: \[ 256 \text{ ounces} + 4 \text{ ounces} = 260 \text{ ounces} \] **Hint:** Convert pounds to ounces first and then add any additional ounces. 4. **Calculate the Number of Packets:** - Now, we need to find out how many packets of 260 ounces can fit into 416000 ounces: \[ \text{Number of packets} = \frac{416000 \text{ ounces}}{260 \text{ ounces}} = 1600 \] **Hint:** Divide the total ounces of the gunny bag by the weight of each packet to find the number of packets. ### Final Answer: The total number of packets containing wheat that would totally fill a gunny bag of capacity 13 tons is **1600 packets**.
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