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The resident you are caring for weighs 65 kilograms (kg). What is the resident's weight in pounds (lbs)?

A. 143 lbs
B. 130 lbs
C. 155 lbs
D. 120 lbs

Answer :

To convert the resident's weight from kilograms to pounds, you can use the conversion factor:

1 kilogram is approximately equal to 2.20462 pounds.

Here's how you can calculate the weight in pounds:

1. The resident's weight is given as 65 kilograms.
2. To find the equivalent weight in pounds, multiply the weight in kilograms by the conversion factor:
[tex]\[
65 \, \text{kg} \times 2.20462 \, \text{lbs/kg} = 143.3003 \, \text{lbs}
\][/tex]

So, the resident's weight in pounds is approximately 143 lbs. The correct option is 143 lbs, rounding to the nearest whole number.