Using a proporation, determine how many kilograms are equal yo 185 pounds. Round to the nearest whole number. 1 kg ~ 2.2 lbs (1 point)
To determine how many kilograms are equal to 185 pounds, we can set up a proportion using the conversion factor.
Let x be the number of kilograms equal to 185 pounds.
2.2 lbs/1 kg = 185 lbs/x kg
Cross-multiplying gives:
2.2x = 185
Solving for x, we divide both sides of the equation by 2.2:
x = 185/2.2 ≈ 84.09
Rounding to the nearest whole number, we find that 185 pounds is approximately equal to 84 kilograms.