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A newborn weighs 8 pounds 5 ounces. There are 453.59 grams per pound. What is the infant's weight in grams?

  • A. A. 2268 grams
  • B. B. 3629 grams
  • C. C. 3770 grams
  • D. D. 3856 grams
Correct Answer: B

Rationale: To convert pounds and ounces to grams:

8 pounds = 8 453.59 = 3,628.72 grams.
5 ounces = (5 · 16) 453.59 = 141.75 grams.
Total weight = 3,628.72 + 141.75 = 3,629 grams (rounded).
Therefore, the infant's weight is approximately 3,629 grams.

Choice A, 2268 grams, is incorrect as it does not account for the weight in ounces.
Choice C, 3770 grams, is incorrect as it is not the accurate converted weight.
Choice D, 3856 grams, is incorrect as it does not consider the conversion of ounces to grams.