QuestionA newborn elephant weighs $225 \mathrm{lb}$ . Convert this to kilograms using $1 \mathrm{~kg}=2.2 \mathrm{lb}$ .

Studdy Solution

STEP 1

Assumptions1. The weight of the newborn elephant is225 lb. The conversion factor from pounds to kilograms is1 kg =. lb

STEP 2

We need to convert the weight of the elephant from pounds to kilograms. We can do this by dividing the weight in pounds by the conversion factor.
$Weight_{kg} = \frac{Weight_{lb}}{Conversion\, factor}$

STEP 3

Now, plug in the given values for the weight in pounds and the conversion factor to calculate the weight in kilograms.
$Weight_{kg} = \frac{225\, lb}{2.2\, lb/kg}$

STEP 4

Calculate the weight of the elephant in kilograms.
$Weight_{kg} = \frac{225\, lb}{2.2\, lb/kg} =102.273\, kg$ The newborn elephant weighs102.273 kg.

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