Question

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?

Answer 1

146 pounds.

Explanation:

7 : 5 = 12

? : 115 = ?

115 / 5 = 23

23 x 7 = 161

161 - 15 = 146

The answer is 146.

Answer 2

Step-by-step explana:

-115/5= 23

-23x7=16 1

-161-15=146