Question

There are 453.592 grams in one pound. A semi-slick, Kevlar tire weighs about 520 grams. What is the tire’s weight in pounds?

Answer 1

The tire's weight in 1.146 pounds.

Explanation:

Given:

There are 453.592 grams in one pound.

A semi-slick, Kevlar tire weighs about 520 grams.

Now, to find the tire's weight in pounds.

As, given 1 pound is 453.592 grams.

The weight of tire = 520 grams.

So, to get the tire's weight in pounds by using conversion factor:

1 pound = 453.592 grams.

Thus, 520 grams is:

`(520)/(453.592)`

`=1.146\ pounds.`

Therefore, the tire's weight in 1.146 pounds.