The volume of blood in a person's body is proportional to body weight. A person who weighs 100 pounds has approximately 3 quarts of blood. Estimate the number of quarts of blood in a person who weighs 150 pounds. Complete the proportion below, where the ratios are volume of blood to body weight. (Do not simplify.)

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The volume of blood in a person's body is proportional to body weight. A person who weighs 100 pounds has approximately 3 quarts of blood. Estimate the number
of quarts of blood in a person who weighs 150 pounds.
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Complete the proportion below, where the ratios are volume of blood to body weight.
(Do not simplify.)
Transcribed Image Text:The volume of blood in a person's body is proportional to body weight. A person who weighs 100 pounds has approximately 3 quarts of blood. Estimate the number of quarts of blood in a person who weighs 150 pounds. ..... Complete the proportion below, where the ratios are volume of blood to body weight. (Do not simplify.)
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