Use the ratio 1 pound equals about 0.45 kilograms. How many kilograms are equal to 35 pounds?(1 point)

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35.45
35.45

157.5
157.5

77.78
77.78

15.75

Answer 1

To convert 35 pounds to kilograms using the ratio \(1 \text{ pound} \approx 0.45 \text{ kilograms}\), you can use the following calculation:

\[ 35 \text{ pounds} \times 0.45 \text{ kilograms/pound} = 15.75 \text{ kilograms} \]

The correct answer is 15.75 kilograms.