Question

Converting with Measurem

Mona's new bicycle weighs 18 pounds.
Weight Equivalent
1 kg - 2.2 pounds
Using the table above, about how many kg does her bike weigh?
8
16
41
84

Answer 1

Mona's new bicycle weighs 8 kg

Using the information given :

• Weight of bicycle = 18 pounds

Conversion :

• 1 kg = 2.2 pounds

Using the proportion :

1kg = 2.2 pounds

x = 18 pounds

cross multiply

2.2x = 18

x = 18/2.2

x = 8.18 kg

Hence, her bike weighs 8 kg

Answer 2

70.2

Explanation: