SOLUTION: i am having a difficult time with this , help and guidance will be appreciated. Force on running shoes. The ratio of the force on the shoe soles to the weight of a runner is 3

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Force on running shoes. The ratio of the force on the shoe soles to the weight of a runner is 3 to 1. What force does a 130-pound jogger exert on the soles of her shoes?
Found 2 solutions by Mathtut, stanbon:
Answer by Mathtut(3670) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
where x is the force on the shoe
:
x=130*3=390
Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Force on running shoes. The ratio of the force on the shoe soles to the weight of a runner is 3 to 1. What force does a 130-pound jogger exert on the soles of her shoes?
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Proportion:
Force/weight = 3/1
Your Problem
Force/130 = 3/1
Force = 130(3/1) = 390 lbs.
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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