SOLUTION: the weight of the elephant was 1040 percent of the weight of the bear. If the elephant weighed 20,800 pounds, what did the bear weigh? draw a diagram as an aid in solving the probl
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: the weight of the elephant was 1040 percent of the weight of the bear. If the elephant weighed 20,800 pounds, what did the bear weigh? draw a diagram as an aid in solving the problem.
This question is from textbook Algebra 1:An Incremental Development
Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
the weight of the elephant was 1040 percent of the weight of the bear. If the elephant weighed 20,800 pounds, what did the bear weigh?
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Let the bear weight "x" lbs.
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Equation:
elephant weighs (1040/100)x
20,800 = (1040/100)x
x = (100/1040)*20,800
x = 2000 lbs. (weight of the bear)
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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