Question

0. The weight of an object on the Moon is about 16.5% of its weight on Earth. The weight of an astronaut on the Moon is 24.75 pounds. How much does the astronaut weigh on Earth?

Answer 1

Answer: 150 pounds

Step-by-step explanation:

Let the the astronaut weight on Earth be represented by x.

Based on the information given in the question, thus can be formed into an equation as:

16.5% of x = 24.75

16.5% × x = 24.75

16.5/100 × x = 24.75

0.165x = 24.75

x = 24.75/0.165

x = 150 pounds

The astronaut weigh 150 pounds on Earth.