What is 10 percent of 8 pounds 7 ounces?

To find 10 percent of a compound value, it is probably easiest to change that value into the same value throughout. There are 16 ounces in one pound, therefore, 8 pounds 7 ounces is equal to (8 x 16) + 7 = 135 ounces.

Therefore, 10 percent of this is equal to 135 x 0.1 = 13.5 ounces.