High School

A patient weighs 218 lbs. What is their weight in kg?

1) 479 kg
2) 109 kg
3) 409 kg
4) 99 kg

Answer :

Final answer:

To convert 218 lbs to kg, divide by 2.205. The result is approximately 99 kg, making option 4) 99Kg the correct answer. Thus the correct option is option 4) 99kg.

Explanation:

To convert a patient's weight from pounds (lbs) to kilograms (kg), we use the conversion factor 1 kg = 2.205 lbs. Given that the patient weighs 218 lbs, we divide this number by the conversion factor.

218 lbs × (1 kg / 2.205 lbs) = 98.8662131 kg

When rounding to the nearest whole number, the patient's weight is approximately 99 kg. Thus, the correct answer among the provided options is 4) 99Kg.