Question

If neil armstrong space suit weighs 185 on earth but only weight 30 pounds on the moon then how would a 2220 pounelephant front weight on the moon

Answer 1

Answer: 360 pounds

Explanation:

Neil Armstrong weighs 185 pounds on the Earth but on the moon weighs 30 pounds.

Using direct proportion, if an elephant of , pounds was taken to the moon, it would weigh:

185 : 30

2,220 : x

185x = 66,600

x = 66,600/185

x = 360 pounds