SOLUTION: The weight M of an object on the moon varies directly as its weight E on earth. A person who weighs 161.47 lb on earth weighs 27.45 lb on the moon. How much would a 264.12 dash lb

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Question 1166503: The weight M of an object on the moon varies directly as its weight E on earth. A person who weighs 161.47 lb on earth weighs 27.45 lb on the moon. How much would a 264.12 dash lb person weigh on the​ moon?
A 264.12​-lb person would weigh --blank-- lb on the moon.
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A direct relationship is modeled by:



So if the weight on earth is represented by and represents weight on the moon for the same object, and they are directly related, the following must hold:



We are given that 161.47 lb on earth corresponds to 26.45 lb on the moon, so:



Solve for , form the specific relation using the correct value of k, substitute 264.12 lb for and then solve for . You should round your answer to two decimal places after ALL calculations have been completed.

John

My calculator said it, I believe it, that settles it


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