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A long ton is defined as exactly 2240 Ib. What is this mass in kilograms?

User Eboni
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Answer:

1016 kg

Step-by-step explanation:

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In this case, the required conversion is carried out by knowing that 1 lb is equivalent to 0.453592 kg, in such a way:


2240lb*(0.453592kg)/(1lb) =1016kg

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User Raktotpal Bordoloi
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Answer: 963.2 kg

Explanation: Mass is defined as the amount of matter contained in the substance. It has units of g, kg, cg, pounds etc.These units are inter convertible.

1lb = 0.43 kg

Given: mass = 2240 lb

Thus if 1 lb is equal to 0.43 kg

2240 lb is equal to =
(0.43)/(1)* 2240=963.2kg

Thus mass of the object is 963.2 kg.

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