SOLUTION: A 140​-lb person should eat a minimum of 52 g of protein each day. How much protein should a 210​-lb person eat each​ day?

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Question 1058396: A 140​-lb person should eat a minimum of 52 g of protein each day. How much protein should a 210​-lb person eat each​ day?
Answer by josmiceli(19441) About Me  (Show Source):
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+52+%2F+140+=+x+%2F+210+
+52+%2F+14+=+x+%2F+21+
+52+%2F+2+=+x+%2F+3+
+3%2A52+=+2x+
+x+=+3%2A26+
+x+=+78+
A 210 lb person should eat 78 g
of protein each day
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check:
+52+%2F+140+=+78+%2F+210+
+.371429++=+.371429+
OK