Hi

Let x represent the weight is muscle for the 150lb animal

Question Sets Up the Proportion

 

Cross multiply to solve for x

  6x = 5*150

   x = 5*150/6

   x = 125, the weight is muscle for the 150lb animal



CHECKING our Answer

  5/6 = 125/150  = 5/6 

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