Multiple choice general knowledge math & puzzles

1 ton = 2000 pounds. If a truck weighs 2.5 tons, how many pounds does it weigh?

  1. 800 pounds

  2. 25000 pounds

  3. 5000 pounds

  4. 5500 pounds

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C Correct answer
Explanation

If 1 ton equals 2,000 pounds, then 2.5 tons equals 2.5 × 2,000 = 5,000 pounds. This is a straightforward unit conversion problem.