Which of the following is the equivalence in pounds for 50 kg? (2.2 lb=1 kg)
A.
52.2 lb
B.
22.7 lb
C.
110 lb
D.
220 lb
To convert 50 kg to pounds using the conversion factor 2.2 lb=1 kg2.2 \, \text{lb} = 1 \, \text{kg}2.2lb=1kg, you need to use the following formula:Weight in pounds=Weight in kilograms×Conversion factor\text{Weight in pounds} = \text{Weight in kilograms} \times \text{Conversion factor}Weight in pounds=Weight in kilograms×Conversion factor
Substitute the values:Weight in pounds=50 kg×2.2 lb/kg\text{Weight in pounds} = 50 \, \text{kg} \times 2.2 \, \text{lb/kg}Weight in pounds=50kg×2.2lb/kg
Calculate:50×2.2=110 lb50 \times 2.2 = 110 \, \text{lb}50×2.2=110lb
Explanation:
- Conversion Factor: 2.2 pounds per kilogram.
- Calculation: Multiply the number of kilograms (50) by the conversion factor (2.2) to find the weight in pounds.
Thus, the equivalence in pounds for 50 kg is:
C. 110 lb