Problema Solution

The ratio of the weight of an object on Mars to the weight of an object on Earth is 0.4 to 1. How

much will a 160-pound astronaut weigh on Mars?

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Let 'x' represent the 160-pound astronaut weigh on Mars, then we can write:

x : 160 = 0.4 : 1

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x = 64 lb

The astronaut will weight 64 pounds on Mars.