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Why is lbs the abbreviation for pounds? 1996-10-03
From Nancy Mutdosch:
What does lbs stand for? Why is it the abbreviation for pounds?
Answered by Chris Fisher.
An array of tulip bulbs 2008-09-06
From Mary:
My daughter had this problem on one of her tests. She forgot to ask her teacher what she did wrong. I understand she did not answer the question in full, but what she did answer I feel is right.

Please explain to me the correct answer. Thank you. Mary

Answered by Harley Weston.
Probability 2007-05-07
From Danielle:
A box contains 3 defective lights and 5 non-defective lights. The lights are tested one at a time without replacement. What is the probability that the 3 defective bulbs will be found in the first 3 tests? is it 1/56 by chance?
Answered by Stephen La Rocque.
Newton meters and ft-lbs 2006-11-04
From Michael:
What is the correlation between Newton meters and ft-lbs of torque? If an engine has 100ft-lbs of torque,what would that equate to in Newton meters?
Answered by Stephen La Rocque.
Conversions 2000-04-23
From Tara:
750 lbs = ___ tons

How do I figure this out!? I know that 1 ton is 2000 lbs, how do I figure out this answer?
Answered by Penny Nom.

 
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