SOLUTION: A scientist measures the mass of a metal to be 682 grams. There are 1000 grams in a kilogram and a kilogram is equal to about 2.2 pounds. What is the mass of the metal in pounds

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Question 1204693: A scientist measures the mass of a metal to be 682 grams. There
are 1000 grams in a kilogram and a kilogram is equal to about
2.2 pounds.
What is the mass of the metal in pounds?

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A scientist measures the mass of a metal to be 682 grams. There
are 1000 grams in a kilogram and a kilogram is equal to about
2.2 pounds.
What is the mass of the metal in pounds?
1000 grams----------->2.2 pounds
682 grams ____________?
(632/1000)*2.2 = 1.5 pounds
The mass of the metal is 1.5 pounds.