Question

There are 453.592 grams in one pound. A semi-slick, Kevlar tire weighs about 520 grams. What is the tire’s weight in pounds?

Answer 1

520/453.592 = 1.1464047 pounds

Answer 2

Answer:

The tire’s weight in pounds is:

                 1.146404  pounds.

Step-by-step explanation:

Conversion factor--

Conversion factor is used to change one unit into another by multiplying or dividing by a specific value.

The unit of conversion of weight from grams into pound is given by:

  There are 453.592 grams in one pound.

i.e.  453.592 grams= 1 pounds

i.e. 1 grams= 1/453.592 pounds

The weight of tire is given by: 520 grams

Hence, the weight of tire in pounds is:

520/453.592 grams=1.148937 pounds.

            Hence, the weight of tire in pounds is:

                        1.146404  pounds.