Question

If a gallon of paint weighs twelve pounds and seven ounces, what is the weight of a gallon of paint inkilograms? (Round to the nearest tenth.)Plan: Set up a plan or formula for solving the problem. (4 points)

Answer 1

Let:

Wlboz = Weight in lb + oz

Wkg = Weight in kg

The weight in kg is given by:

$\begin{gathered} Wkg=12lb+7oz=12lb+0.4375lb=12.4375lb \\ Wkg=12.4375lb\times\frac{0.453592}{1lb}\approx5.6kg \end{gathered}$

Answer:

5.6kg