SOLUTION: A baby weighing 2790 grams at birth is how many pounds/ounces?

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Question 270302: A baby weighing 2790 grams at birth is how many pounds/ounces?
Answer by checkley77(12844) About Me  (Show Source):
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1 Pound=453.5923 Grams
1/453.5923=x/2,790
453.5923x=2,790
x=2,790/453.5923
x=6.15 Pounds or 6 pounds 2.4 Ounces.