Question

Adam has been asked to post a parcel for a family member. He has been told that the parcel weighs 12 lbs 8 oz.

Answer 1

Answer:

≅ 5.6 kg

Step-by-step explanation:

Adam has been asked to post a parcel for a family member. He has been told that the parcel weighs 12 lbs 8 oz. 1lb = 16 oz 1lb = 454 g How much does the parcel weigh to the nearest whole kilogram?

To solve this problem,

We need to know the below points.

1) 1 lb = 454 grams

2) 1 lb = 16 oz

The weight of the parcel that Adam was given to post for a family = 12 lbs 8 oz

We know that 1 lb = 16 oz

=> 8 oz = 1/2 lb

So the weight in lbs = 12 1/2 oz

12 oz = 12 x 454 gms = 5448 gms

1/2 oz = 1/2 x 454 gms = 227 gms

So, the weight in lbs = 5625 gms

Also,

1 kg = 1000 gms

5625 gms = 5.625 kg ≅ 5.6 kg

The weight of the parcel that Adam was given to post for a family = 5.6 kg