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Compare the following:

156 ounces ___ 9 pounds 5 ounces

Select >, <, or = to make the sentence true.

Answer :

To compare 156 ounces with 9 pounds 5 ounces, we first need to convert both quantities to the same unit. Let's convert the 9 pounds 5 ounces entirely to ounces:

1. Convert pounds to ounces:
- There are 16 ounces in a pound.
- 9 pounds = 9 × 16 ounces = 144 ounces.

2. Add the remaining ounces:
- 9 pounds 5 ounces = 144 ounces + 5 ounces = 149 ounces.

Now, we compare:

- We have 156 ounces.
- We converted 9 pounds 5 ounces to 149 ounces.

Comparison:
- 156 ounces > 149 ounces.

Thus, the sentence is true with the comparison symbol: 156 ounces > 9 pounds 5 ounces.