1.Explain why you cannot convert fluid ounces to pounds.
2. An African bush elephant can weigh up to eight tons. Is that more or less than 20,000 lb? Explain.
1. Fluid ounces and pounds are two different units of measurement that measure different quantities. Fluid ounces measure volume, while pounds measure weight. Therefore, you cannot directly convert fluid ounces to pounds without knowing the density of the substance in question.
2. 8 tons is equal to 16,000 pounds. This is less than 20,000 pounds. So, an African bush elephant weighing up to 8 tons is less than 20,000 pounds.