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 determine how many pounds are in 5 kilograms, we can use the ratio given in the problem:

\[
\frac{6 \text{ kilograms}}{13.23 \text{ pounds}} = \frac{5 \text{ kilograms}}{x \text{ pounds}}
\]

We can cross-multiply to find \( x \):

\[
6 \text{ kilograms} \cdot x \text{ pounds} = 5 \text{ kilograms} \cdot 13.23 \text{ pounds}
\]

This simplifies to:

\[
6x = 5 \cdot 13.23
\]

Now, calculate \( 5 \cdot 13.23 \):

\[
5 \cdot 13.23 = 66.15
\]

Thus, we have:

\[
6x = 66.15
\]

Now divide both sides by 6:

\[
x = \frac{66.15}{6} \approx 11.025
\]

So, \( x \), the number of pounds in 5 kilograms, is approximately 11.025 pounds.

The answer is **11.025 pounds**.