Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 66%
Entry Exam
A newborn weighs 3,459 grams. There are 453.59 grams per pound. What is the infant's weight in pounds and ounces?
Correct answer
A
Rationale
To convert the baby's weight from grams to pounds and ounces, divide the weight in grams by the number of grams in a pound (453.59). 3,459 grams ?À 453.59 grams per pound = 7.62 pounds. Since there are 16 ounces in a pound, multiply the decimal part (0.62) by 16 to get the additional ounces. 0.62 x 16 = 9.92, which rounds up to 10 ounces. Therefore, the infant's weight is 7 pounds and 10 ounces (7lbs 10oz).