Question

an astronaut who weighs 85 kilograms on earth weighs 14.2 kilograms on the moon. how much would a person weigh on the moon if they weigh 95 kilograms on earth? (round your answer if you have to)​

Answer 1

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Answer:

$\huge\boxed{15.87kg}$

To solve, simply set up a proportion. Let "x" represent the mass of a 95 kg person on the moon:

$\frac{14.2kg}{85kg} = \frac{x}{95kg}$

Cross multiply:

$14.2 * 95 = 85 * x$

$1349 = 85x$

Divide both sides by 85:

$1349/85 = 85x/85$

$x = 15.87 kg$

Answer 2

Answer:

15kg

Step-by-step explanation:

85/14.2=5.98

95/6=15