Questions: Jorge weighs 198 pounds. What is his weight in kilograms? (1 kg=2.2 lbs) a. 120 kg b. 90 kg c. 100 kg d. 80 kg

Transcript text: Question 1 3 points Jorge weighs 198 pounds. What is his weight in kilograms? ( $1 \mathrm{~kg}=2.2 \mathrm{lbs})$ a. 120 kg b. 90 kg c. 100 kg d. 80 kg

Solution

Solution Steps

Step 1: Understand the Conversion Factor

To convert Jorge's weight from pounds to kilograms, we need to use the given conversion factor: $1 \, \text{kg} = 2.2 \, \text{lbs}$.

Step 2: Set Up the Conversion Equation

We can set up the equation to convert pounds to kilograms as follows: \[ \text{Weight in kg} = \frac{\text{Weight in lbs}}{\text{Conversion factor}} \]

Step 3: Perform the Calculation

Substitute Jorge's weight in pounds into the equation: \[ \text{Weight in kg} = \frac{198 \, \text{lbs}}{2.2 \, \text{lbs/kg}} \] \[ \text{Weight in kg} = 90 \, \text{kg} \]

Final Answer

$\boxed{90 \, \text{kg}}$

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