Question

A metorite found in the United States weighs 7/10 as much as one found in Mongolia. The meteorite found in Mongolia weighs 22 tons. How much does the one in the United States weigh?

Answer 1

Answer:

The weight of meteorite found in United States is 15.4 tons

Step-by-step explanation:

Given as :

A meteorite found in the United States weighs 7/10 as much as one found in Mongolia .

The weight of meteorite found in Mongolia = x = 22 tons

Let The weight of meteorite found in United States = y

∵The weight of meteorite found in United States = $\dfrac{7}{10}$ × weight of meteorite found in Mongolia

i.e y =  $\dfrac{7}{10}$ × x

Or, y =  $\dfrac{7}{10}$ × 22 tons

Or, y = $\frac{7\times 22}{10}$

Or, y = $\frac{7\times 11}{5}$

∴  y = $\dfrac{77}{5}$

i.e y = 15.4 tons

So, The weight of meteorite found in United States = y = 15.4 tons

Hence, The weight of meteorite found in United States is 15.4 tons Answer