Question

A metric ton is 1,000 kg, and a British ton is 2,000 lb. Which has the greater weight?British ton?ormetric ton? By how many pounds? (Enter your answer in lbs.) lb

Answer 1

Given:

1 metric ton = 1000 kg

1 British ton = 2000 lb

Let's determine which has the greater weight.

Convert the metric ton to pounds.

Where:

1 kg = 2.205 pounds

1000 kg = 1000 x 2.205 = 2205 lb

Therefore, we have:

1 metric ton = 2205 lb

1 British ton = 2000 lb

Therefore, the metric ton has the greater weight.

2205 - 2000 = 205 lbs

Therefore, the metric ton is greater than the British ton by 205 lbs.

ANSWER:

The metric ton is greater than the British ton by 205 lbs.