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9) How many pounds would a 180 pound earthman weigh on the moon?

(Hint!! For every 100 pounds a man weighs on earth he weighs only 16 poun
the moon).​

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Answer:

I believe the answer would be 28.8lbs

Explanation:

100/16=6.25

80/6.25=12.8lbs

+16=28.8lbs

User Molochdaa
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Answer:

28.8 pounds.

Explanation:

By proportion he would weigh@(16/100) * 180

= 0.16 * 180

= 28.8 pounds.

User Mrpotocnik
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