Which of the following is the equivalence in pounds for 50 kg? (2.2 lb=1 kg)
A. 52.2 lb
B. 22.7 lb
C. 110 lb
D. 220 lb
We are asked to convert kg to pounds using the given relation. Letting x to represent the lb we are looking for.
Nest, we set the proportion with kg in the numerator and lb on the denominator as follows.
We find the value of x by cross-multiplication
The value of x is 110 lb.
Therefore, the Correct Answer is C.
More Questions on TEAS 7 Math
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Q #1: Which of the following is the mean of the test scores listed below? 80, 68, 74, 87, 96
A. 80
B. 78
C. 96
D. 81
Answer Explanation
the mean of a data set is the total scores divided by the number of tests.
Total test scores =80+68+74+87+96=405
Number of tests =5
Mean test score =405/5=81
The mean test score is 81.
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Q #2: Which of the following is the best estimate of the number of centimeters (cm) in 2 yards? (Note: 1 yard=3 feet; 1 foot =12 inches; 1 inch =2.54 cm)
A. 175 cm
B. 180 cm
C. 136 cm
D. 90 cm
Answer Explanation
we convert the given value in yards to the cm by setting up the equation below.
2 yards is equal to 182.88 cm, which is approximately 180 cm.
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Q #3: Which of the following is the best approximation of 5 times the positive square root of 29?
A. 100.0
B. 44.7
C. 20.5
D. 26.9
Answer Explanation
we use the calculator to determine the positive square root of 20, which is then multiplied by 20.
Using the calculator,
Multiplying the square root above with 5 becomes
The approximate value is 26.9.
