One ton (2,000 pounds) is equivalent to 907 kilograms. A baby elephant weighs about 91 kilograms atbirth. Approximately how many pounds (lbs.) is this?A 200 lbs.B 400 lbs.C 600 lbs.D 1,000 lbs.

Respuesta :

Since 2000 pounds = 907 kilograms, use the conversion factor:

[tex]\frac{2000\text{ pounds}}{907\operatorname{kg}}[/tex]

To find out what 91 kg are equal to, measured in pounds:

[tex]91\operatorname{kg}=\frac{2000\text{ pounds}}{907\operatorname{kg}}=\frac{91\cdot2000}{907}\text{ pounds =200.66 pounds}[/tex]

Therefore, a baby elephant weighs about 200 lbs.