SOLUTION: If a kilogram is equal to approximately 2.2 pounds, what is the best approximation of the number of kilograms in one pounds?

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Question 395776: If a kilogram is equal to approximately 2.2 pounds, what is the best approximation of the number of kilograms in one pounds?
Answer by richard1234(7193) About Me  (Show Source):
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We have:

1 kg = 2.2 lb

Divide both sides by 2.2 to get

1 lb = .4545... kg