Elementary Algebra

Published by Cengage Learning
ISBN 10: 1285194055
ISBN 13: 978-1-28519-405-9

Chapter 4 - Proportions, Percents, and Solving Inequalities - 4.1 - Ratios and Proportions - Problem Set 4.1 - Page 148: 7

Answer

The patient weights 167.2 pounds.

Work Step by Step

We need to convert 76 kilograms to pounds. To do this, we multiply 76 kilograms with the ratio that converts kilograms to pounds. The ratio that converts kilograms to pounds is $\frac{2.2\ pounds}{1\ kilogram}$. So, 76 kilograms $\times$ $\frac{2.2\ pounds}{1\ kilogram}$ = 76 $\times$ 2.2 pounds = 167.2 pounds. So, the patient weights 167.2 pounds.
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