document.write( "Question 964293: I have 10 objects in a bag. Five of the objects are basketballs, and they each weigh 1 pound. Five of the objects are bowling balls, and they each weight ten pounds. What is the percent, by weight, of the basketballs in the bag? \n" ); document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #589242 by macston(5194)![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! . \n" ); document.write( "Weight of basketballs=(5)(1 lb)=5 lbs \n" ); document.write( "Total weight=5 lbs+5(10lbs)=55 lbs \n" ); document.write( "Percent of basketballs, by weight=(5lbs/55lbs)(100%)=9.1% \n" ); document.write( "ANSWER: The percent, by weight, of basketballs is 9.1%. \n" ); document.write( " |