Final answer:
To convert 5.00 kilograms to pounds, multiply the amount in kilograms (5.00) by the conversion factor (2.20462), which equals 11.0231 lbs. After rounding to maintain the same level of precision, the final answer is 11.02 pounds.
Step-by-step explanation:
If someone gives you a weight labeled 5.00 kgs, to convert the weight to pounds, you would use the conversion factor that 1 kilogram is equivalent to approximately 2.20462 pounds (lbs). Given this conversion factor, you can calculate the weight in pounds by multiplying the weight in kilograms by the conversion factor.
To calculate:
- 5.00 kg × 2.20462 lbs/kg
- = 11.0231 lbs
Since the least precise measurement is to the hundredths place (5.00 kg), the final answer should also be expressed to the hundredths place after considering significant figures, and that results in 11.02 pounds.