To compare the quantities of turkey and cheese, we need to convert the weight of turkey from kilograms to pounds using the conversion ratio of 1 kilogram = about 2.2 pounds.
Turkey weight in pounds = Turkey weight in kilograms * Conversion ratio
Turkey weight in pounds = 1.5 * 2.2
Turkey weight in pounds = 3.3 pounds
Now we can compare the weights of turkey and cheese:
Turkey weight = 3.3 pounds
Cheese weight = 2.25 pounds
Since 3.3 pounds is greater than 2.25 pounds, Roger purchased more turkey than cheese.
Roger also wants to make sandwiches for his guests. He buys the following sandwich
fillings:
• 1.5 kilograms of turkey
• 1.25 kilograms of beef
• 2.25 pounds of cheese
a. Roger wants to know if he purchased more turkey or more cheese. Use the
conversion ratio 1 kilogram = about 2.2 pounds to determine the correct
answer. Show your work.
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