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11) How many kilograms of calcium are there in 173 pounds of calcium? (1 lb = 454 g; 1 kg = 1000 g)

A) 78.5 kg
B) 110 kg
C) 78500 kg
D) 1.10 kg

Answer :

The kilogrammes of calcium found in 173 pounds of calcium is = 78.5 kg. That is option A.

First convert the 173 pounds of calcium to gramma

1 lb(pounds) = 454 g;

Therefore 173 pounds = 173 ×454

= 78,542g

But, 1000 g = 1kg

Therefore, 78542g = 78542 ÷1000

= 78.542

=78.5kg.

Therefore, the kilogrammes of calcium found in 173 pounds of calcium is = 78.5kg.

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Answer. A. 78.5 kg
Explanation. First, we must convert the lbs into grams, we can do this my multiplying 454 by 173 and get 78,500. Then convert it to kg, there are 1,000 g in a kg do divide 78,500 by 1,000 to get 78.5 kg. Let me know if it’s correct so others can use it. Brainliest would be appreciated.
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