Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 95%
Entry Exam
What factor is used to convert pounds to kilograms?
Correct answer
B
Rationale
To convert pounds to kilograms, the correct factor is 2.2. This conversion factor is used because 1 pound is approximately equal to 0.454 kilograms. Therefore, to convert from pounds to kilograms, you multiply the weight in pounds by 0.454 to get the weight in kilograms. In this case, the factor is the reciprocal of 0.454, which simplifies to approximately 2.2.