Question

a patient weighs 50 kilograms and needs their weight converted to pounds. how many pounds is this?

use the conversion factor \\(1\text{ kg} = 2.2\text{ lb}\\).

\\(110\text{ lb}\\)
\\(110.25\text{ lb}\\)
\\(50\text{ lb}\\)
\\(22.73\text{ lb}\\)

Explanation:

Identify given values and conversion factor

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Set up the conversion equation

$$ \text{Weight in pounds} = 50\text{ kg} \times \frac{2.2\text{ lb}}{1\text{ kg}} $$

Calculate the final weight

$$ 50 \times 2.2 = 110\text{ lb} $$

Answer:

• (A) 110 lb (Correct answer)
• (B) 110.25 lb
• (C) 50 lb
• (D) 22.73 lb