Thinking Mathematically (6th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0321867327
ISBN 13: 978-0-32186-732-2

Chapter 9 - Measurement - 9.3 Measuring Weight and Temperature - Concept and Vocabulary Check - Page 602: 8

Answer

The original statement is false. The correct statement is the following: $1~ounce \approx 28~grams$

Work Step by Step

The original statement is false. The original statement mixes up the units of grams and ounces in the conversion factor. The correct statement is the following: $1~ounce \approx 28~grams$
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