A person's weight on Earth varies in direct proportion with his or her weight on the moon. A person weighing 27.5 lb. on the moon, weighs 165 lb. on Earth. What is the weight of a person on Earth if his or her moon weight is 18 lb.?

A person's weight on Earth varies in direct proportion with his or her weight on the moon. A person weighing 27.5 lb. on the moon, weighs 165 lb. on Earth. What is the weight of a person on Earth if his or her moon weight is 18 lb.?

An Introduction to Physical Science

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Author:James Shipman, Jerry D. Wilson, Charles A. Higgins, Omar Torres

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Chapter17: Moons And Small Solar System Bodies

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 2E: If a person weighs 160 lb on the Earth, then what is the persons weight (in pounds) on the Moon?

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