Question

The weight of an object on the moon, m , is about


`(1)/(6)`
of the objects weight on Earth, e ,
Which equation represents the approximate weight of an object on the moon in terms of the objects wieght on Earth?


A. m =

`(1)/(6)`
+ e

B. m =

`(1)/(6)`
C. m = 6 + e

D. m = 6e

Answer 1

I think the answer should be Choice B, however, you are missing the letter e with your fraction. I think just a typo.

It should read:
`m= (1)/(6)e`

Since an object on the moon is just 1/6 of the same object on the earth, you have to multiply the Earth weight, e, by 1/6.