Using it a proportion determine how many kilograms are equal to 185 lb round to the nearest whole number 1 kg equals 2.2 lb
To convert pounds to kilograms, we can use the proportion:
1 kg / 2.2 lb = x kg / 185 lb
Cross multiplying the proportion:
2.2 lb * x kg = 1 kg * 185 lb
Simplifying:
2.2x = 185
Dividing both sides by 2.2:
x = 185 / 2.2
x ≈ 84
Therefore, 185 pounds is approximately equal to 84 kilograms when rounded to the nearest whole number.