Final answer:
To convert 25 kilograms to pounds, you multiply by the conversion factor of 2.20462. The result, 55.1155 lbs, is rounded to the nearest pound, giving an answer of 55 pounds.
Step-by-step explanation:
Lisa is traveling to Europe and is allowed to check 25 kilograms of baggage. To convert kilograms to pounds, you use the conversion factor that 1 kilogram equals approximately 2.20462 pounds. Therefore, to find out how many pounds 25 kilograms is:
25 kg × 2.20462 lbs/kg = 55.1155 lbs
When we round this to the nearest pound, we get 55 pounds. So, the answer would be (A) 55 pounds.