Choose the ratio that you would use to convert 5.5 pounds to ounces. remember that there are 16 ounces in 1 pound. a.

Given that there are 16 ounces in 1 pound then the number of ounces in 5.5 pounds will be given by the ratio:
(5.5)/1×16
This can be simplified further to
5.5×16
=88 ounces

Using the rise/run rule. you would get 2/6.simp. 1/3