Unit measurement word problem: weight (US customary) | Pre-Algebra | Khan Academy

We're moving between units of weight in this word problem. Ever get in an elevator with a bunch people and wonder to yourself, "How many people can this elevator safely hold?" Yeah, us too. You can solve that problem now.
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