Convert kilograms to pounds using the proportion 1 kilogram = 2.2 pounds. How many kilograms are equal to 72 pounds? Round to the nearest tenth of a kilogram.(1 point)

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Responses

144
144

158.4
158.4

32.7
32.7

3.27

Answer 1

To convert pounds to kilograms using the given proportion, you can set up the equation as follows:

1 kilogram = 2.2 pounds.

To find the equivalent in kilograms for 72 pounds, we can use the conversion factor:

\[ \text{kilograms} = \frac{\text{pounds}}{2.2} \]

Now, substituting the value:

\[ \text{kilograms} = \frac{72}{2.2} \approx 32.727272727 \]

Rounding to the nearest tenth:

\[ 32.7 \text{ kilograms} \]

So the answer is 32.7.