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 7 ton rocket weigh on Mars?
B- How much will a 132 lb astronaut
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Question 758061: 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 7 ton rocket weigh on Mars?
B- How much will a 132 lb astronaut weigh on Mars?
A: A 7 ton rocket will weigh ____ ton on Mars. (round to the nearest tenth)
Answer by ankor@dixie-net.com(22740) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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 7 ton rocket weigh on Mars?
=
Cross multiply
r = .4(7)
r = 2.8 tons on Mars
:
B- How much will a 132 lb astronaut weigh on Mars?
=
a = 132 * .4
a = 52.8 lb
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