Question

The ratio of an object's weight on Earth to its weight on Neptune is 5:7. How much would a person who weighs 150 pounds on Earth weigh on Neptune?

A. 750 pounds
B. 1077 pounds
C. 170 pounds
D. 210 pounds

Answer 1

d.

Explanation:

5:7

Multiplying both sides by 30

5*30:7*30

150:210

So a person weighing 150 pounds on earth would be weighing 210 pounds on neptune