Convert 9800 kilograms into pounds. Round your answer to the nearest whole number "Note: you must use these exact conversion factors to get this question right. 1 pound \( (b)=16 \) ouncss(on)

To convert kilograms to pounds using the provided conversion factor, we first need to know the conversion from kilograms to ounces, and then from ounces to pounds. 1. **Convert kilograms to ounces**: - The conversion factor from kilograms to ounces is: \[ 1 \text{ kg} = 35.274 \text{ ounces} \] - Therefore, to convert 9800 kg to ounces: \[ 9800 \text{ kg} \times 35.274 \text{ ounces/kg} = 346,687.2 \text{ ounces} \] 2. **Convert ounces to pounds**: - The conversion factor from ounces to pounds is: \[ 1 \text{ pound} = 16 \text{ ounces} \] - To convert ounces to pounds, we divide the total ounces by 16: \[ 346,687.2 \text{ ounces} \div 16 \text{ ounces/pound} = 21,668.95 \text{ pounds} \] 3. **Round to the nearest whole number**: - Rounding 21,668.95 gives us: \[ 21,669 \text{ pounds} \] Thus, 9800 kilograms is approximately **21,669 pounds** when rounded to the nearest whole number.