It is known that a bag of apples weighing 5.23 kg also weighs 11.53 pounds. From this information, derive an equation converting kg to pounds. Use it to calculate
how much would a bag of oranges weighing 4.87 kg would weigh in pounds.

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It is known that a bag of apples weighing 5.23 kg also weighs 11.53 pounds. From this information, derive an equation converting kg to pounds. Use it to calculate 
how much would a bag of oranges weighing 4.87 kg would weigh in pounds.

amistre64 · Answer

the key is to find a constant of variation , cue thunder

amistre64 · Answer

5.23 = 11.53 k; where k = the constant of variation ...

k = 5.23/11.53 such that

kg = (5.23/11.53)* lbs