SOLUTION: the weight of the elephant was 1040 percent of the weight of the bear. If the elephant weighed 20,800 pounds, what did the bear weigh? draw a diagram as an aid in solving the probl

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Question 180523This question is from textbook Algebra 1:An Incremental Development
: the weight of the elephant was 1040 percent of the weight of the bear. If the elephant weighed 20,800 pounds, what did the bear weigh? draw a diagram as an aid in solving the problem. This question is from textbook Algebra 1:An Incremental Development

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the weight of the elephant was 1040 percent of the weight of the bear. If the elephant weighed 20,800 pounds, what did the bear weigh?
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Let the bear weight "x" lbs.
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Equation:
elephant weighs (1040/100)x
20,800 = (1040/100)x
x = (100/1040)*20,800
x = 2000 lbs. (weight of the bear)
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Cheers,
Stan H.