Using a proportion determine how many kilograms are equal to 185 pounds round to the nearest whole number 1 kg equals 2.2 pounds.

Answer 1

To solve this problem, we can set up a proportion:

x kg / 185 lb = 1 kg / 2.2 lb

Cross-multiplying, we get:

x kg = 185 lb * 1 kg / 2.2 lb

Simplifying the equation, we find:

x kg = 84.0909 kg

Rounding to the nearest whole number, the answer is:

x kg ≈ 84 kg