SOLUTION: The ratio of the weight of an object on Mars to the weight of an object on Earth is 0.4 to 1.a) How much will a 13 ton rocket weigh on Mars?b) How much will a 105lb astronaut weigh

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Question 168451: The ratio of the weight of an object on Mars to the weight of an object on Earth is 0.4 to 1.a) How much will a 13 ton rocket weigh on Mars?b) How much will a 105lb astronaut weigh on Mars?
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a)---->.4/1=x/13
highlight%28x=13%28.4%29=5.2%29 tons on mars
b.--->.4/1=x/105
highlight%28x=105%28.4%29=42%29 pounds