Roger also wants to make sandwiches for his guests. He buys the following sandwich fillings: • 1.5 kilograms of turkey • 1.25 kilograms of beef • 2.25 pounds of cheese Roger wants to know if he purchased more turkey or more cheese. Use the conversion ratio 1 kilogram = about 2.2 pounds to determine the correct answer. Show your work
To compare the quantities of turkey and cheese, we need to convert all the measurements to the same unit (either kilograms or pounds).
Given:
1.5 kilograms of turkey
1.25 kilograms of beef
2.25 pounds of cheese
Using the conversion ratio:
1 kilogram = about 2.2 pounds
Converting the turkey weight:
1.5 kilograms * 2.2 pounds/kilogram = 3.3 pounds of turkey
Now we can compare the quantities:
3.3 pounds of turkey vs. 2.25 pounds of cheese
Since 3.3 pounds of turkey is greater than 2.25 pounds of cheese, Roger purchased more turkey than cheese.