Multiple choice general knowledge math & puzzles 1 ton = 2000 pounds. If a truck weighs 2.5 tons, how many pounds does it weigh? 800 pounds 25000 pounds 5000 pounds 5500 pounds Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself 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.