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If Bob gains 15 pounds, then the ratio of Bob's weight to Tom's weight would be 7 to 5. If Tom weighs 115 pounds, what is Bobs weight now?
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If Bob gains 15 pounds, then the ratio of Bob's weight to Tom's weight would be 7 to 5. If Tom weighs 115 pounds, what is Bobs weight now?

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Answer:

146 pounds.

Explanation:

7 : 5 = 12

? : 115 = ?

115 / 5 = 23

23 x 7 = 161

161 - 15 = 146

The answer is 146.

User Antweiss
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Answer:

Step-by-step explana:

-115/5= 23

-23x7=16 1

-161-15=146

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