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A child weighs 88lbs. What is their weight in kilograms? HINT: There are 2.2lbs per kg.

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Answer:

40 kilograms

Explanation:

Since there are 2.2 lbs per 1 kg, we wan determine the child's weight in kilograms using a proportion:

2.2 lbs / 1 kg = 88 lbs / x kg

(2.2 = 88/x) * x

(2.2x = 88) / 2.2

x = 40

Thus, the child's weight is 40 kilograms.

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