Answer :
To convert the cat's weight of 8 1/4 pounds to ounces, we multiply it by 16, since there are 16 ounces in a pound. The calculation gives us 132 ounces as the total weight of the cat in ounces.So,option 3 is correct.
To convert the weight of a cat from pounds to ounces. To perform this conversion, we must know that there are 16 ounces in one pound. Since the cat weighs 8 1/4 pounds, we first turn this into an improper fraction, which is 33/4 pounds, or 8.25 pounds when expressed as a decimal. The next step is to multiply this number by 16, as there are 16 ounces in a pound.
Here's the calculation:
8.25 pounds x 16 ounces/pound = 132 ounces
Therefore, the cat weighs 132 ounces.
