SOLUTION: the ratio of an objects weight on Earth to its weight on Neptune 5:7. How much would a person who weighs 125 lb here weigh on Neptune?

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Question 635141: the ratio of an objects weight on Earth to its weight on Neptune 5:7. How much would a person who weighs 125 lb here weigh on Neptune?
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Hi,

the ratio of an objects weight on Earth to its weight on Neptune 5:7. 

How much highlight%28x%29would a person who weighs 125 lb here weigh on Neptune?

Inquiry Sets Up the proportion:

 5%2F7+=+125%2Fx    |Cross Multiply to solve for x