Explain the steps you would take to complete this conversion problem.

46 lb 1kg 1,000 g - 2

2.2 lb

1

1kg

We have been given a conversion problem. We are asked to convert 46 pounds into grams.

First of all, we will convert pounds to kg.

We know that 1 kg is approximately 2.2 pounds.

Now we will convert kg to grams.

We know that 1 kg equal 1000 grams.

Now we will cancel out common units that is kg with kg and pounds by pounds.

Now we will multiply the terms in numerator and denominator.

Therefore, 46 pounds are approximately 20,909.1 grams.