Question

question 5
1 pts

directions: write the equivalent indicated.
59 lb = ____ kg (round answer to the nearest tenth.)

Explanation:

State the conversion factor

Using the Kilogram to Pound Conversion knowledge point

$$ 1\text{ kg} = 2.2\text{ lb} $$

Set up the division

Using the Kilogram to Pound Conversion knowledge point

$$ 59\text{ lb} \div 2.2\text{ lb/kg} = \frac{59}{2.2}\text{ kg} = \frac{590}{22}\text{ kg} \approx 26.81818\dots\text{ kg} $$

Round to the nearest tenth

Using the Decimal Rounding knowledge point

$$ 26.81818\dots \approx 26.8 $$

Answer:

Directions: Write the equivalent indicated.
\(59\text{ lb} =\) <blank>26.8</blank> \(\text{ kg}\) (Round answer to the nearest tenth.)