Which proportion could you use to convert 4.5 tons to pounds?
4.5 tons =____ pounds

Answer:
9000 pounds
Step-by-step explanation:
Since there are 2,000 pounds in a ton, you should use the proportion on the left.
Solve the equation:
[tex]\frac{2000}{1} = \frac{?}{4.5} \\(2000)(4.5) = 9000[/tex]