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POUND

Pound

Definition Of Pound

Pound is abbreviated as lb.
1 pound = 16 ounces.

More About Pound

Pound is used to derive the other logical statements to solve a problem.
Pounds are also called as axioms.

Video Examples: How to Write Tenths of a Pound

Example of Pound

Weight of a baseball bat can be measured in pound.
The weights of the individual students of a class can be measured by pound.

Solved Example on Pound

Ques: Which of the given things weighs about 2 pounds?

Choices:

A. a pineapple
B. a computer
C. a child
D. a pen
Correct Answer: A

Solution:

Step 1: 1 pound is about the weight of 3 medium-sized bananas.
Step 2: Imagine you hold 3 medium-sized bananas in one hand and the things listed (one at a time) in the other hand and compare their weights.
Step 3: A pineapple would weigh about 2 pounds.

Quick Summary

  • Pound is a unit of weight.
  • 1 pound = 16 ounces.
  • Pounds are used to measure the weight of objects.
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🍎 Teacher Insights

Use real-world examples and hands-on activities to help students understand the concept of weight and how to measure it in pounds. Provide opportunities for students to estimate and compare the weights of different objects.

🎓 Prerequisites

  • Basic arithmetic
  • Understanding of units of measurement

Check Your Knowledge

Q1: Which of the following weighs about 2 pounds?

Q2: How many ounces are in 2 pounds?

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is the abbreviation for pound?
A: The abbreviation for pound is lb.

Q: How many ounces are in a pound?
A: There are 16 ounces in one pound.

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