Question

sabine and jack know that 1 kilogram = 2.2 pounds and 1 pound = 0.454 kilogram. they each write an expression to convert 50 pounds to kilogram. is either student correct? explain how you know and find the correct answer to nearest kilogram.

Answer 1

50 pounds = 22.7 kilograms

Explanation:

Yes both are correct

Sabine :

2.2 pounds = 1 kilogram

1 pound = 1/ 2.2 kilogram = 0.454 kilogram

50 pounds = 50 * 0.454 =22.7 kilograms