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194-7 Convert Between Systems
Convert each measure to pounds. Then sort the animals from least to greatest weight.
How many pounds greater is the heaviest animal than the lightest animal?
Explain how you can use units to be sure you are multiplying by the correct fraction when converting between
measurement systems. Give an example.
SOLUTION:
Convert kilograms to pounds. Since 1 pound ≈ 0.4536 kilograms, multiply by
.
Brown Bear:
So, the brown bear weighs approximately 600 pounds.
Giraffe:
So, the giraffe weighs approximately 2,500 pounds.
Lion:
So, the lion weighs approximately 500 pounds.
Rhinoceros:
So, the lion weighs approximately 3500 pounds.
Comparing all of the weights, the animals from least to greatest weight would be: lion, brown bear, giraffe, and
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rhinoceros.
To determine how many pounds greater the heaviest animal is than the lightest animal, subtract 500 pounds from
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