Question

John lost 1.44 after a week of exercise. One kilogram is equal to approximately 2.2 pounds. Which measurement is closest to the number of pounds that john lost?

Answer 1

Given :

John lost 1.44 kg after a week of exercise.

One kilogram is equal to approximately 2.2 pounds.

To Find :

Which measurement is closest to the number of pounds that john lost.

Solution :

1 kg = 2.2 pounds .

Let, John lost x pounds.

x = 2.2 × 1.44 pounds

x = 3.168 pounds

Therefore, the number of pounds that john lost is 3.168 .

Hence, this is the required solution.

Answer 2

Given :

John lost 1.44 kg after a week of exercise.

One kilogram is equal to approximately 2.2 pounds.

To Find :

Which measurement is closest to the number of pounds that john lost.

Solution :

1 kg = 2.2 pounds .

Let, John lost x pounds.

x = 2.2 × 1.44 pounds

x = 3.168 pounds

Therefore, the number of pounds that john lost is 3.168 .

Hence, this is the required solution.