Question

Perform each of the following conversions using metric and U.S. conversion factors:

a. 0.21 lb to grams

b. 11.6 in. to centimeters

c. 0.15 qt to milliliters

d. 35.41 kg to pounds

Short answer

a.$95.34g$

b.$29.46cm$

c. $141.94mL$

d. $77.90pounds$

Step-by-step solution

Part (a) Given Information

Unit conversion of lb into grams

Part (a) Explanation

The unit conversion of lb into grams can be given as:

$1lb=454g$

Given: 0.21 lb

$0.21lb\times \frac{454g}{1lb}=95.34g$

Part (b) Given Information

Unit conversion of inches into cm.

Part (b) Explanation

The unit conversion of inches into centimeters can be given as:

$1in.=2.54cm$

Given: 11.6 in.

$11.6in.\times \frac{2.54cm}{1in.}=29.46cm$

Part (c) Given Information

Unit conversion of qt into mL.

Part (c) Explanation

The unit conversion for qt into mL can be given as:

$1qt=946.3mL$

Given: 0.15 qt

$0.15qt\times \frac{946.3mL}{7qt}=141.94mL$

Part (d) Given Information

Unit conversion of Kg into pounds

Part (d) Explanation

The unit conversion of Kg into pounds can be given as:

$1Kg=2.20pounds$

Given: 35.41 Kg

$35.41Kg\times \frac{2.20pounds}{1Kg}=77.90pounds$