Suppose a project requires 39,302 pounds of steel for columns and beams. What is the calculation for the equivalent amount in tons?
A) 39,302 x 2.12
B) 39,302 / 2,000
C) 39,302 / 27
D) 39,302 x 0.6944

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There are 2,000 pounds in one ton, so to convert pounds to tons, divide the number of pounds by 2,000. Therefore, the equivalent amount in tons would be 39,302/2,000 = 19.651 tons. Option B provides this calculation.

Suppose a Project Requires 39,302 Pounds of Steel for Columns