Question

The Mercury Freedom 7 weighed about 2,400 pounds.It flew in 1961.The Gemini 7 capsule,which flew in 1965,weighed about 37.5% more.How much does it weigh?

Answer 1

3300 lb

Explanation:

The multiplier for weight is 1 +37.5% = 1.375 = 11/8. The Gemini capsule weighed about ...

(11/8)(2400 lb) = 3300 lb