Problema Solution
one pound is approximately equal to 0.454 kilogram. A shipping company charges $1.25 per pound to ship an item. If a package weighs 5 kilograms, will it cost $9, $12, or $15 to ship the package?
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1 lb = 0.454 kg
1 kg = 1/0.454 lb
5 kg = 5/0.454 lb
The shipping cost for 5/0.454 lb will be 1.25*(5/0.454) = $13.77.