Dam has been asked to post a parcel for a family member. He has been told that the parcel weighs 12 lbs 8 oz.

The weight of the parcel is approximately 6 kilograms.

Step-by-step explanation:

The weight of the parcel is 12 lbs and 8 oz.

1 lb = 16 oz

So, 8 oz = lb.

That means, 12 lbs and 8 oz = (12 + 0.5) lbs = 12.5 lbs

Now, 1 lb = 454 g

So, 12.5 lbs = (12.5 * 454) g = 5675 g

As, 1 kilogram = 1000 g

That means, 1 g = 0.001 kilogram

So, 5675 g kilograms. (Rounded to the nearest whole kilogram)

Thus, the weight of the parcel is approximately 6 kilograms.