SOLUTION: THERE ARE APPROXIMATLY 3 LBS OF MUSCLE FOR EVERY 7 IBS OF BODY WEIGHT OF A CERTAIN ANIMAL. FOR A 175-LB ANIMAL HOW MUCH OF THE WEIGHT IS MUSCLE?

Algebra ->  Polynomials-and-rational-expressions -> SOLUTION: THERE ARE APPROXIMATLY 3 LBS OF MUSCLE FOR EVERY 7 IBS OF BODY WEIGHT OF A CERTAIN ANIMAL. FOR A 175-LB ANIMAL HOW MUCH OF THE WEIGHT IS MUSCLE?      Log On


   

Question 273691: THERE ARE APPROXIMATLY 3 LBS OF MUSCLE FOR EVERY 7 IBS OF BODY WEIGHT OF A CERTAIN ANIMAL. FOR A 175-LB ANIMAL HOW MUCH OF THE WEIGHT IS MUSCLE?
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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Hint: Set up the proportion 3%2F7=x%2F175 and solve for 'x'. Note: the numerators represent the weight of muscle while the denominators represent the total body weight.