Homework Help: algebra please help

Posted by cori on Saturday, December 15, 2012 at 12:03am.

The weight M of an object on Mars varies directly as its weighton earth. A person who weighs 95 lb on earth weighs 38 lbs on Mars. How much would a 100 lb person weigh on Mars?

algebra please help - Steve, Saturday, December 15, 2012 at 12:10am
the ratio is 38/95

so, 100 * 38/95 = 40

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