Unit Conversion

Question

In France, grapes are 1.65 euros per kilogram. What is the cost of grapes in dollars per pound if the exchange rate is 1.35 dollars per euro?

Answer 1

Simply use dimensional analysis along with the appropriate conversion factors:

1 kg = 2.2. lbs

1.65 Euro/kg x 1 kg/2.2 lbs x $1.35 / Euro = answer in dollars per pound