If a mailing consists of 1000 pieces with each weighing 0.0650 pounds, how much does the total mailing weigh in ounces?

To determine the total weight of the mailing in ounces, you first need to calculate the total weight in pounds and then convert that weight to ounces.

Start with the weight of a single piece, which is 0.0650 pounds. For 1000 pieces, the total weight in pounds is calculated as follows:

Total weight in pounds = weight per piece × number of pieces

Total weight in pounds = 0.0650 pounds × 1000

Total weight in pounds = 65.0 pounds

Next, to convert pounds to ounces, you use the conversion factor that 1 pound equals 16 ounces:

Total weight in ounces = total weight in pounds × 16 ounces/pound

Total weight in ounces = 65.0 pounds × 16 ounces/pound

Total weight in ounces = 1040 ounces

Now, when you assess the choices, dividing 1040 ounces by 100 (from the total pieces) gives you 10.40 ounces.

Thus, the correct answer is 10.40 ounces, which reflects the accurate calculation based on the total number of pieces and their weight.