Question

Juan is making a cookout and needs 5 kilograms of fajita. There are approxiently 450gras in 1 pound. Which measurement is closest to the number of pounds in 5 kilograms

Answer 1

The measurement closest to the number of pounds in 5 kilograms is 11.1 pounds

Explanation:

To determine the measurement closest to the number of pounds in 5 kilograms,

First, we will convert 5 kilograms to grams. Let the value in grams be x grams.

(NOTE: 1 kilogram = 1000 grams)

If 1 kilogram = 1000 grams

Then, 5 kilograms = x grams

x = (5 × 1000) / 1 grams = 5000 grams

∴ 5 kilograms = 5000 grams

Now, we will determine the measurement closest to the number of pounds in 5000 grams. Let the number of pounds in 5000 grams be y.

From the question,

There are approximately 450grams in 1 pound

If there are 450 grams in 1 pound

Then, there will be 5000 grams in y pounds

y = (5000 × 1) / 450 pounds = 11.1 pounds

y = 11.1 pounds

∴ 5 kilograms = 5000 grams = 11.1 pounds

Hence, the measurement closest to the number of pounds in 5 kilograms is 11.1 pounds.