SOLUTION: a man weighs five sixths of his weight plus 30 pounds. How much does he weigh?

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Question 336703: a man weighs five sixths of his weight plus 30 pounds. How much does he weigh?
Answer by Fombitz(32388) About Me  (Show Source):
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The remaining 1/6 equals thirty pounds.
Since he weighs 6 sixths of his weight then,
W=6%2830%29=180 lbs.