Problema Solution
The ratio of the weight of an object on earth to an object on planet x is 4 to 11. If a person weighs 140 lbs on Earth, find weight on planet X.
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Let 'x' represent the weight of the person on planet X.
We have the following equation:
140 : x = 4 : 11
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x = 385 lbs
The weight of the person on planet X is 385 lbs.