Question

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

73 kg = __________ lb

Answer 1

To convert 73 kg to pounds, multiply by the conversion factor 2.205 to get 160.965 lb, and round this to the nearest tenth to get 161.0 lb.

Step-by-step explanation:

To convert a weight from kilograms to pounds, you use the conversion factor that 1 kilogram is equal to approximately 2.205 pounds. To convert 73 kilograms to pounds, you multiply 73 by the conversion factor:

73 kg × 2.205 lb/kg = 160.965 lb

Since we are asked to round to the nearest tenth, the final answer must also be expressed to the 0.1 decimal place. Therefore, after rounding, we get:

160.965 lb ≈ 161.0 lb

So, 73 kilograms is approximately 161.0 pounds when rounded to the nearest tenth.