Sure! Let's convert 20 pounds to ounces using the Factor-Label Method, which is also known as the Unit Conversion Method. Follow these steps:
1. Identify the conversion factor:
We know that 1 pound is equal to 16 ounces.
2. Set up the conversion:
We start with 20 pounds and we want to convert this to ounces. To use the Factor-Label Method, set up the conversion so that the pounds unit will cancel out.
[tex]\[
20 \, \text{pounds} \times \frac{16 \, \text{ounces}}{1 \, \text{pound}}
\][/tex]
3. Perform the multiplication:
Multiply the number of pounds by the conversion factor. This means we multiply 20 by 16.
4. Calculate the answer:
[tex]\[
20 \, \text{pounds} \times 16 \, \frac{\text{ounces}}{\text{pound}} = 320 \, \text{ounces}
\][/tex]
So, when you convert 20 pounds to ounces, you get 320 ounces.
