Which of the following is the correct mass in pounds (lb) for 4500 g? (Use 1 lb = 453.6 g)

• A. 12.3 lb
• B. 10.5 lb
• C. 8.45 lb
• D. 9.92 lb

Answer: (D)

Verified step by step guidance

1. Identify the given quantity and the conversion factor: you have 4500 grams (g) and the conversion factor is 1 pound (lb) = 453.6 grams (g).
2. Set up the conversion to find the mass in pounds by dividing the mass in grams by the number of grams per pound: use the formula \(\text{mass in lb} = \frac{\text{mass in g}}{\text{grams per lb}}\).
3. Substitute the known values into the formula: \(\text{mass in lb} = \frac{4500}{453.6}\).
4. Perform the division to calculate the mass in pounds (do not calculate the final value here, just set up the expression).
5. Compare the calculated value to the given options to determine which is closest to the correct mass in pounds.