Question

A bridge is rated to a capacity of 100 British tons. What is the maximum weight the bridge can support in kilograms? (Round to the nearest whole number and do not include units or commas in your answer.) Note: There are 0.454 kilograms in a pound and 2,240 pounds in a British ton.

Answer 1

Maximum weight the bridge can support in kilograms is 101696

Explanation:

• Step 1: Given capacity of bridge = 100 British tons. Find how many kilograms are equivalent to 1 British ton.

1 British ton = 2240 pounds

1 pound = 0.454 kg

⇒ 1 British ton = 2240 × 0.454 kg = 1016.96 kg

• Step 2: Find how many kilograms are in 100 British tons.

⇒ 100 × 1016.96 = 101696