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The weight of a person on Venus varies directly with his or her weight on Earth. A person weighing 120 pounds on earth weights 106 pounds on venus. how much would a person weighing 180 pounds on earth weight on venus

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Answer:

106 / 120 = .883333 The factor of weight decrease between Earth and Venus.

180 pounds on Earth weighs (180 * .883333) pounds (or 159 pounds) on Venus.

Explanation:

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Answer: HOPE THIS HELPED YOU! :D ;P

159lbs. (Pounds)

Explanation:

V = kE

106 = k*120

k = 53/60

53/60 * 180 = 159lbs.

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