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Write conversion factors (as ratios) for the number of pound in 1 kilogram
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Conversion factor is defined as ratio which provides the relationship between 2 different units. To convert one unit into another unit,original unit is multiplied with the conversion factor to yield a new unit. This is shown as:
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