The ratio of the weight of Jennifer to that of her friend Laura is 6:11. Laura goes on a diet and loses 12kg and now the ratio of their weights is 6:7. How much does Laura weigh now?

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The ratio of the weight of Jennifer to that of her friend Laura is 6:11. Laura goes on a diet and loses 12kg and now the ratio of their weights is 6:7. How much does Laura weigh now?

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21kg

Explanation:

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11x - 12 = 7x

11x - 4x = 7x

4x = 12

4x/4 = 12/4

x = 3

3 x 7 = 21

Laura weighs 21 kg.

RubenGeert answered Oct 3, 2023

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