SOLUTION: The weight of a boat varies directly with the length of the boat. If a 12 foot boat weighs 86 lbs. then what is the weight of a 14 foot boat? (Find the weight to the nearest tent

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Question 283173: The weight of a boat varies directly with the length of the boat. If a 12 foot boat weighs 86 lbs. then what is the weight of a 14 foot boat? (Find the weight to the nearest tenth of a pound.)

Answer by checkley77(12844) About Me  (Show Source):
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12/86=14/x
12x=86*14
12x=1,204
x=1,204/12
x=100 pounds.