2007-04-17 05:16:03 · 5 answers · asked by DR.ASHO 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Other - Business & Finance
The Captain is right as far as he goes. Here is the rest of the answer.
There are 12 Troy ounces in a Troy pound as opposed to 16 ounces in a regular pound. Therefore:
31.1 grams x 12 = 373 grams in a troy pound
28.4 grams x 16 = 454 grams in a regular pound
The cotton is heavier.
2007-04-17 12:46:19 · answer #1 · answered by F. Frederick Skitty 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
They both weigh the same - a pound.
An interesting twist on the question is, "Which weighs more, an OUNCE of gold or an OUNCE of cotton." While one would be tempted to say they weigh the same, gold is measured in troy oz. (~ 31.10 g.) and most everything else is measured in avoirdupois oz. (~ 28.35 g.). Hence, an ounce of gold weighs more than an ounce of cotton.
Hope this helps!
2007-04-17 05:25:44 · answer #2 · answered by Captain Ron 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
a pound is a pound...both weigh the same.
The gold is smaller because it is dense.(kinda like you)
2007-04-17 05:20:33 · answer #3 · answered by Karl 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
a pound is a pound regardless of what it is
2007-04-17 05:23:34 · answer #4 · answered by alexandria1_1999 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
BOTH ARE SAME
2007-04-17 07:12:41 · answer #5 · answered by shibumidev 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋