SOLUTION: The maximum number of grams of fat that should be in a diet varies directly as a person’s weight. A person weighing 120 pounds should have no more than 60 grams of fat per day. Wh

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Question 785745: The maximum number of grams of fat that should be in a diet varies directly as a person’s weight. A
person weighing 120 pounds should have no more than 60 grams of fat per day. What is the maximum
daily fat intake for a person weighing 180 pounds?
Answer by josmiceli(19441) About Me  (Show Source):
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( weight of person ) = k * ( grams of fat per day )
+120+=+k%2A60+
+k+=+2+
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Let +x+ = daily fat intake in grams
+180+=+k%2Ax+
+180+=+2x+
+x+=+90+
the maximum daily fat intake for
a person weighing 180 pounds is 90 grams