Many medications are determined by the weight of the patient in kilograms. When a patient’s weight is measured in pounds, the do
ctor must then convert the weight to kilograms. The table shows conversions for common units of weight. Units of Weight
Customary System Units
Metric System Units
1 ounce
28.35 grams
1 pound
0.45 kilograms
1 ton
907.19 kilograms
What is Jamal’s weight in kilograms if he weighs 156 pounds? Round to the nearest tenth if necessary.
Jamal weighs 34.7 kilograms.
Jamal weighs 70.2 kilograms.
Jamal weighs 155.6 kilograms.
Jamal weighs 346.7 kilogram
This is called the Pythagorean theorem : a ² + b ² = c ². You can substitute any of the variable with any of the known numbers and then you all you have to do is isolate the variable. I hope that helps!!
