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

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by DaveD

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5/7 = 150/x
cross multiply
(5)(x) = (7)(150)
5x = 1050
x = 1050/5
x = 210 lbs on Neptune <==

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