Question

How many pounds are in 5 kilograms?

StartFraction 6 kilograms Over 13.23 pounds EndFraction = StartFraction 5 kilograms Over question mark pounds EndFraction
11.025 pounds
15.435 pounds
15.876 pounds
24.255 pounds

Answer 1

To convert kilograms to pounds, we can use the conversion factor that 1 kilogram is approximately equal to 2.20462 pounds.

To find out how many pounds are in 5 kilograms, we can multiply:

\[
5 \, \text{kilograms} \times 2.20462 \, \text{pounds/kilogram} \approx 11.0231 \, \text{pounds}
\]

We also notice the provided equation:

\[
\frac{6 \text{ kg}}{13.23 \text{ lb}} = \frac{5 \text{ kg}}{? \text{ lb}}
\]

To find the value of '?', we can set up a proportion:

\[
\frac{6 \, \text{kg}}{13.23 \, \text{lb}} = \frac{5 \, \text{kg}}{x \, \text{lb}}
\]

Cross-multiplying gives:

\[
6 \, \text{kg} \cdot x \, \text{lb} = 5 \, \text{kg} \cdot 13.23 \, \text{lb}
\]

Now, solving for \(x\):

\[
x = \frac{5 \cdot 13.23}{6}
\]
\[
x = \frac{66.15}{6} \approx 11.025 \, \text{pounds}
\]

Thus, the answer to how many pounds are in 5 kilograms from the original equation is approximately:

\[
\text{11.025 pounds}
\]

Based on the options provided:

The correct answer is **11.025 pounds**.