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A newborn weighs 3,459 grams. There are 453.59 grams per pound. What is the infant's weight in pounds and ounces?

  • A. 7lbs 10oz.
  • B. 10lbs 7oz.
  • C. 13lbs 3oz.
  • D. 3lbs 13oz.
Correct Answer: A

Rationale: To convert the baby's weight from grams to pounds and ounces, divide the weight in grams by the number of grams in a pound (453.59). 3,459 grams · 453.59 grams per pound = 7.62 pounds. Since there are 16 ounces in a pound, multiply the decimal part (0.62) by 16 to get the additional ounces. 0.62 x 16 = 9.92, which rounds up to 10 ounces. Therefore, the infant's weight is 7 pounds and 10 ounces (7lbs 10oz).