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Answer:
about 159 pounds
Step-by-step explanation:
The exact conversion factor from kilograms to pounds is ...
1 lb = 0.45359237 kg
So, to find the number of pounds, you multiply:
[tex]72\text{ kg}\times\dfrac{1\text{ lb}}{0.45359237\text{ kg}}\approx\boxed{158.7328\text{ lb}}[/tex]
The conversion is often approximated by 1 kg = 2.2 lb, which gives an answer that is about 0.21% low.
