Wilson weighs 14 kg. He has gained half a kilogram per week for the past 3 weeks. He weighed ________ 3 weeks ago.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
27.5 lb
14 kg - 1.5 kg = 12.5 kg original weight
Conversion factor = 
x lb = 27.5 lb
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