Question

convert 3 kilograms into pounds. round your answer to the nearest hundredth if necessary. *note: you must use these exact conversion factors to get this question right. 1 pound (lb) = 16 ounces (oz) 1 kilogram (kg) = 1000 grams (g) 1 ton (ton) = 2000 pounds (lb) 1 ounce (oz) = 28.35 grams (g) 1 gram (g) = 1000 milligrams (mg) 1 pound (lb) = 0.454 kilograms (kg)

Explanation:

Step1: Identify conversion factor

Use $1$ pound ($\text{lb}$) = $0.454$ kilograms ($\text{kg}$).

Step2: Set up conversion equation

Let $x$ be the weight in pounds. We have the equation $x=\frac{3}{0.454}$.

Step3: Calculate result

$x=\frac{3}{0.454}\approx6.61$.

Answer:

$6.61$ pounds