Here are the conversions and calculations:
Conversion Factors Used:
- 1kg=2.20462 pounds
- 1pound=0.453592 kg
- 1ounce(oz)=28.3495 g
- 1g=0.035274 ounces
- 1pound=16 ounces
- 1ton(USshortton)=2000 pounds
- 1kg=1000 g
1. Convert the following:
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1.3: 21 ounces to g
Step 1: Use the conversion factor 1ounce=28.3495 g.
21ounces×1ounce28.3495g
Step 2: Calculate the value.
21×28.3495=595.3395 g
The conversion is: 595.3395g
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1.4: 0.03 pounds to kg
Step 1: Use the conversion factor 1pound=0.453592 kg.
0.03pounds×1pound0.453592kg
Step 2: Calculate the value.
0.03×0.453592=0.01360776 kg
The conversion is: 0.0136kg
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1.5: 8 ounces to kg
Step 1: Convert ounces to grams using 1ounce=28.3495 g.
8ounces×1ounce28.3495g=226.796 g
Step 2: Convert grams to kg using 1kg=1000 g.
226.796g×1000g1kg=0.226796 kg
The conversion is: 0.2268kg
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1.6: 2 pounds to g
Step 1: Convert pounds to kg using 1pound=0.453592 kg.
2pounds×1pound0.453592kg=0.907184 kg
Step 2: Convert kg to g using 1kg=1000 g.
0.907184kg×1kg1000g=907.184 g
The conversion is: 907.184g
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1.7: 99.32 kg to ounces
Step 1: Convert kg to pounds using 1kg=2.20462 pounds.
99.32kg×1kg2.20462pounds=218.9609 pounds
Step 2: Convert pounds to ounces using 1pound=16 ounces.
218.9609pounds×1pound16ounces=3503.3744 ounces
The conversion is: 3503.3744ounces
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1.8: 818.7 g to pounds
Step 1: Convert g to kg using 1kg=1000 g.
818.7g×1000g1kg=0.8187 kg
Step 2: Convert kg to pounds using 1kg=2.20462 pounds.
0.8187kg×1kg2.20462pounds=1.80492 pounds
The conversion is: 1.8049pounds
2. A crane can lift a maximum load of 3.5 tons. If a container weighs 6 820 pounds, will the crane be able to lift the container?
Step 1: Convert the crane's maximum load from tons to pounds using 1ton=2000 pounds.
Crane capacity=3.5tons×1ton2000pounds=7000 pounds
Step 2: Compare the crane's capacity with the container's weight.
Crane capacity: 7000 pounds
Container weight: 6820 pounds
Since 7000pounds>6820 pounds, the crane can lift the container.
The crane will be able to lift the container: Yes
3. Calculate the cost of 0.25 pounds of gold, if gold costs R13 070.58 per ounce.
Step 1: Convert 0.25 pounds to ounces using 1pound=16 ounces.
Gold in ounces=0.25pounds×1pound16ounces=4 ounces
Step 2: Calculate the total cost.
Total cost=4ounces×R13070.58/ounce=R52282.32
The cost of 0.25 pounds of gold is: R52282.32
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