2 tons and 500 pounds is equivalent to
1 ton equals 2000 pounds.
So 2 tons equal 2(2000) = 4000 pounds.
Add this to 500 pounds, we get:
4000 + 500 = 4,500 pounds.
1 ton equals 2000 pounds.
So 2 tons equal 2(2000) = 4000 pounds.
Add this to 500 pounds, we get:
4000 + 500 = 4,500 pounds.