Question

Convert the following weights in kilograms to pounds. Round to the nearest tenth.

15 kg = __________ lb

Answer 1

To convert 15 kg to pounds, multiply 15 kg by the conversion factor of 2.205, which equals 33.075 lb. Rounded to the nearest tenth, 15 kg is approximately 33.1 lb.

Step-by-step explanation:

To convert the weight from kilograms to pounds, we use the conversion factor that 1 kilogram is approximately equal to 2.205 pounds. Multiplying the weight in kilograms by this conversion factor gives us the weight in pounds. So, to convert 15 kg to pounds:

• Multiply 15 kg by the conversion factor (2.205).
• The calculation will be 15 kg × 2.205 lb/kg = 33.075 lb.
• To round to the nearest tenth, we get 33.1 lb.

Therefore, 15 kg is approximately equal to 33.1 lb when rounded to the nearest tenth.