The conversion factor for lb to oz is
[tex]1lb=16oz[/tex]I will put the pounds first in terms of the improper fraction. We have
[tex]5\frac{1}{4}=\frac{21}{4}[/tex]Using the conversion factor to convert lb to oz, we have
[tex]\frac{21}{4}lb\times\frac{16oz}{1lb}=\frac{21\cdot16}{4}=\frac{21\cdot4}{1}=84oz[/tex]Hence, 5 1/4 lb is equal to 84 oz.
Answer: 84 oz
