Nick S.

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conversion factors

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In France, grapes are 1.80 Euros per kilogram. What is the cost of grapes in dollars per pound, if the exchange rate is 1.38 dollars per Euro?

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Andrew M. answered • 10/12/17

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1 kg = 2.2046226218 pounds
Most will just use  1 kg = 2.2 pounds
 
(1.8 E/kg)(1.38 $/E)(1/2.2 kg/pound) = $1.13 per pound
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Andrew M.

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Fun with units...
 
If you treat your units almost as if they were variables  or
fractions, you can see what to multiply or divide to do
your conversions.
 
(E/kg)($/E)(kg/lbs) = $/lbs
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