To convert grams to pounds, you need to know that 1 pound is equal to 453.6 grams. To find out how many pounds are in 1200 grams, you will use the conversion factor:
\( \text{pounds} = \frac{\text{grams}}{453.6} \)
Substituting the given value:
\( \text{pounds} = \frac{1200}{453.6} \approx 2.641 \)
When considering significant figures, the original measurement of 1200 grams has three significant figures. Therefore, we should report our final answer with three significant figures as well.
This means we round 2.641 to three significant figures, resulting in:
\( \textbf{2.64 pounds} \)
So, 1200 grams is approximately 2.64 pounds when converted, considering the proper number of significant figures.