SOLUTION: A dieter lost 12 lbs in 7 weeks. At this rate, how long (in weeks) will it take the dieter to lose 56 lbs?

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Question 1156209: A dieter lost 12 lbs in 7 weeks. At this rate, how long (in weeks) will it take the dieter to lose 56 lbs?
Answer by ikleyn(52880) About Me  (Show Source):
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Use the proportion


    12%2F7 = 56%2Fx.


From the proportion, find the unknown time x (in weeks), which is under the question


    x = %287%2A56%29%2F12.


You do the calculation.

Solved.

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