Question

match the following weights in pounds to weights in kg. (round to the nearest tenth.)

75 lbs
select an answer

38 lbs
select an answer

87 lbs
select an answer

155 lbs
select an answer

86 lbs
select an answer

37 lbs

Explanation:

State the conversion factor

Using the Weight Monitoring knowledge point

$$ 1\text{ kg} \approx 2.20462\text{ lbs} \implies 1\text{ lb} \approx \frac{1}{2.20462}\text{ kg} \approx 0.45359237\text{ kg} $$

Convert 75 lbs to kg

Using the Weight Monitoring knowledge point

$$ 75 \times 0.45359237 \approx 34.019 \approx 34.0\text{ kg} $$

Convert 38 lbs and 87 lbs to kg

Using the Weight Monitoring knowledge point

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Convert 155 lbs and 86 lbs to kg

Using the Weight Monitoring knowledge point

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Convert 37 lbs to kg

Using the Weight Monitoring knowledge point

$$ 37 \times 0.45359237 \approx 16.783 \approx 16.8\text{ kg} $$

Answer:

Weight (lbs)	Weight (kg)
38 lbs	17.2 kg
87 lbs	39.5 kg
155 lbs	70.3 kg
86 lbs	39.0 kg
37 lbs	16.8 kg