2. A stone is an English measure of weight. There are 14 lb in 1 stone and 2.2 lb in 1 kg. A certain person weighs 9 stone. (a)

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2. A stone is an English measure of weight. There are 14 lb in 1 stone and 2.2 lb in 1 kg. A certain person weighs 9 stone. (a)

If you wanted to convert the person’s weight to kilograms, what conversion factor should you use? Show your work. (b) What is the person’s weight in kilograms?

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Tasya [4] · Answer 1 · 2022-07-17T18:27:06+03:00

Tasya [4]3 years ago

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Multiply the person's weight (9 stone) by the conversion factors (14 lb / 1 stone) and (1 kg / 2.2 lb). Please show your work.

GenaCL600 [577] · Answer 2 · 2022-07-17T19:57:33+03:00

GenaCL600 [577]3 years ago

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Step-by-step explanation:

Multiply the person's weight (9 stone) by the conversion factors (14 lb / 1 stone) and (1 kg / 2.2 lb). Please show your work.