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A dog weighs 20.2 kilograms. What is its weight in pounds?

A. 38.6 pounds
B. 41.9 pounds
C. 44.44 pounds
D. 52.24 pounds

Answer :

To convert the weight of a dog from kilograms to pounds, we need to use a conversion factor. The standard conversion factor from kilograms to pounds is approximately 1 kilogram = 2.20462 pounds.

1. Start with the weight of the dog in kilograms: 20.2 kg.
2. Multiply this weight by the conversion factor to convert it to pounds:

[tex]\[
20.2 \text{ kg} \times 2.20462 \text{ pounds/kg} = 44.533324 \text{ pounds}
\][/tex]

3. The calculated weight in pounds is approximately 44.53 pounds.

Looking at the options provided:

- a. 38.6 pounds
- b. 41.9 pounds
- c. 44.44 pounds
- d. 52.24 pounds

The closest option to our calculation of 44.53 pounds is option c, 44.44 pounds. Therefore, the correct answer is:

c. 44.44 pounds