Final answer:
To convert the newborn's weight of 8 pounds 5 ounces to grams, first convert pounds to grams (3628.72g) and ounces to grams (141.75g), then sum the two. The total weight in grams is approximately 3770 grams.
Step-by-step explanation:
The question involves converting the weight of an infant from pounds and ounces to grams. A newborn weighs 8 pounds 5 ounces, and we are provided with the conversion rates of 1 pound to 453.59 grams and 1 ounce to 28.35 grams. To find the infant's weight in grams, we convert the weight in pounds and ounces to grams separately and then add them together.
- Convert pounds to grams: 8 pounds × 453.59 grams/pound = 3628.72 grams.
- Convert ounces to grams: 5 ounces × 28.35 grams/ounce = 141.75 grams.
- Add the two amounts: 3628.72 grams + 141.75 grams = 3770.47 grams, which we can round to 3770 grams.
This provides us with the answer, which is 3770 grams (rounded to the nearest whole number).