Question

Sandra’s dog weighs 27.5 kilograms. There are approximately 2.2 pounds in one kilogram. Which measurement is closest to the dog’s weight in pounds?

Answer 1

Answer:

60.5 lb

Step-by-step explanation:

We can solve for the dog's weight in pounds (denoted by "lb") by multiplying its weight in kilograms by the given ratio:

$27.5\not\!\!\!\!\text{ kg} \times\dfrac{2.2\text{ lb}}{1\not\!\!\!\!\text{ kg}} = \boxed{60.5\text{ lb}}$