Question

an object that weights 1 pound on earth weight only 0.17 pound on the moon. zach's dog weighs 171/2 pounds on earth. how much more does his dog weigh on earth than on the moon

Answer 1

1 pound on earth = 0.17 pound on moon
17 1/2 pounds on earth = x pound on moon
$x = 0.17 \times 17 \frac{1}{2} \\ x = 2.975$

$17.5 - 2.975 = 14.525$

Answer: 14.525 pounds.

Hope this helps. - M