SOLUTION: an object that weighs 10 lb on earth would weiigh only 4 lb. on mars. if you weigh 95 lb. on earth, how much would you weigh on mars?

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Question 526851: an object that weighs 10 lb on earth would weiigh only 4 lb. on mars. if you weigh 95 lb. on earth, how much would you weigh on mars?
Answer by Earlsdon(6294) About Me  (Show Source):
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Use proportions to solve: Let x = your weight on Mars:
4%2F10+=+x%2F95 Multiply both sides by 95.
4%2895%29%2F10+=+x Evaluate.
x+=+380%2F10
x+=+38lbs. on Mars.