The nurse determines that a newborn weighs 6 lb 7 oz. What would be the equivalent of this weight in grams?

A) 2,920 g
B) 2,980 g
C) 3,000 g
D) 3,200 g


A
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To determine ounces; 16 oz = 1 lb; multiple pounds by 16 . 1 oz = 28.35 g. To covert ounces to grams, multiply grams by 28.35 . In this case: 6 lb × 16 = 96 oz + 7 oz = 103 oz × 28.35 = 2920.05.

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