Question

Adam has been asked to post a parcel for a family member. He has been told that the parcel weighs 12 lbs 8 oz. 1lb = 16 oz 1lb = 454 g How much does the parcel weigh to the nearest whole kilogram?

Answer 1

The weight of the parcel is approximately 6 kilograms.

Explanation:

The weight of the parcel is 12 lbs and 8 oz.

1 lb = 16 oz

So, 8 oz =
`(1)/(2)lb = 0.5` lb.

That means, 12 lbs and 8 oz = (12 + 0.5) lbs = 12.5 lbs

Now, 1 lb = 454 g

So, 12.5 lbs = (12.5 × 454) g = 5675 g

As, 1 kilogram = 1000 g

That means, 1 g = 0.001 kilogram

So, 5675 g
`= (5675 *0.001) kilograms= 5.675 \approx 6` kilograms. (Rounded to the nearest whole kilogram)

Thus, the weight of the parcel is approximately 6 kilograms.