Question

When traveling to the airport, your checked baggage must be under 50 pounds. There are about 2.2 lbs. in one kilogram. What is this weight in kilograms? Round to the nearest tenth. *
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Answer 1

Answer:

22.7 kg

Step-by-step explanation:

Using a conversion factor:

50 lb × (1 kg / 2.2 lb) = 22.7 kg

Using a proportion:

1 kg / 2.2 lb = x kg / 50 lb

2.2x = 50

x = 22.7