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An item weights 4,500 grams. How many kilograms does it weigh? 1 kg = 1,000 g Label your answer in kg.

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The weight of the object in kg is 4.5 kg

Given the measure of the weight of an object in grams, we want to find its weight in kg

1 kg = 1000 g

Thus; x kg = 4500g

1 * 4500 = x * 1000

4500 = 1000x

x = 4500/1000

x = 4.5 kg

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