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.

anonymous · Answer

5.23x = 11.53y. equation : x = 11.53y/5.23 <==> 1kg = (11.53/5.23) pounds

then plug x in orange question which can translate to : 4.87x = ? y