Final answer:
To convert 4 1/2 pounds to kilograms, multiply the weight in pounds by the conversion factor: 4.5 pounds * 0.45 kilograms/pound = 2.025 kilograms.
Step-by-step explanation:
To convert the weight of a package from pounds to kilograms, we need to use the conversion factor that 1 pound is approximately equal to 0.45 kilograms.
In this case, the package weighs 4 1/2 pounds. To find the weight in kilograms, we can first convert the fraction 1/2 to a decimal by dividing 1 by 2, which equals 0.5. Then, we add this decimal to the whole number 4. The total weight in pounds is 4 + 0.5 = 4.5 pounds.
To convert this weight in pounds to kilograms, we multiply the weight in pounds by the conversion factor: 4.5 pounds * 0.45 kilograms/pound = 2.025 kilograms.