Border Patrol Practice Exam

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What is the gross weight in kilograms of a container that weighs 108 pounds when converted using the formula where 1 kilogram equals 1.8 pounds?

194.0
166.6
60.0
45.0

The correct answer is: 60.0

To convert the weight from pounds to kilograms, the given formula states that 1 kilogram is equivalent to 1.8 pounds. Therefore, to convert 108 pounds to kilograms, you would use the formula: Weight in kilograms = Weight in pounds / Conversion factor Here, the conversion factor is 1.8 pounds per kilogram. Thus, the calculation would be: Weight in kilograms = 108 pounds / 1.8 pounds per kilogram Performing this calculation gives: Weight in kilograms = 60 Hence, the gross weight of the container in kilograms is 60. This method of converting weight ensures that you accurately reflect the international standard units and effectively apply appropriate conversion formulas.