Final answer:
To convert 98.3 kilograms to pounds, multiply by the conversion factor of 2.205. The result is 216.7115 pounds, which we round to the nearest tenth, yielding 216.7 pounds.
Step-by-step explanation:
To convert the weight from kilograms to pounds, we use the conversion factor that 1 kilogram equals approximately 2.205 pounds. First, we multiply the given weight in kilograms by the conversion factor to find the weight in pounds: 98.3 kg × 2.205 lb/kg. This gives us a result of 216.7115 pounds.
To convert 98.3 kilograms to pounds, multiply by the conversion factor of 2.205. The result is 216.7115 pounds, which we round to the nearest tenth, yielding 216.7 pounds.
Next, we identify the least precise measurement: 98.3 kg, which is expressed to the 0.1 decimal place. Consequently, our final answer must also be expressed to the 0.1 decimal place. Thus, the answer is rounded to the tenths place, giving us 216.7 lb.