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One ton (2,000 pounds) is equivalent to 907 kilograms. A baby elephant weighs about 91 kilograms at birth. Approximately how many pounds (lbs.) is this?

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Approimatly 200 lbs

2000 pounds divided by 907 kg= 2 (in estimate)

91 x 2 = 182 nearest estimate is 200 pounds.

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Answer:

201 pounds(Ibs)

Explanation:

We are given the conversion ratio

907 kg = 2000 pounds

91 kg = x pounds

Cross Multiply

907 kg × x = 2000 pounds × 91 kg

x = 2000 pounds × 91 kg/907 kg

x = 182000/907

x = 200.6615215 pounds

Approximately = 201 pounds(Ibs)

The baby elephant that weighs about 91 kilograms at birth is approximately 201 pounds (lbs.)

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