An object weighs 70.7 kg. What is the weight of this object in the English system? [1 pound = 453.6 grams]
A) 32.07 pounds
B) 155.86 pounds
C) 1.56 pounds
D) 524.3 pounds

Question

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To convert from kilograms to pounds, we need to use the conversion factor 1 kg = 2.20462 lbs. So,

Weight in pounds = (Weight in kilograms) x (2.20462 lbs/kg)

Weight in pounds = 70.7 kg x 2.20462 lbs/kg

Weight in pounds = 155.86 pounds (rounded to two decimal places)

Therefore, the answer is choice B.

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