In order to calculate these conversions, we need to know the following conversion rate:
1 pound is equal to 16 ounces.
Knowing that, let's convert:
a. to ounces:
[tex]5\text{ pounds 16 ounces }=5\cdot16\text{ ounces + 16 ounces}=80\text{ + 16 ounces }=96\text{ ounces}[/tex]b. to pounds:
[tex]5\text{ pounds 16 ounces }=5\text{ pounds + 1 pound }=6\text{ pounds}[/tex]