Question

Weight varies directly with gravity. If Buzz Aldrin weighted 360 pounds on earth but only 60 pounds on the moon, what is the weight of a person who weighted 54 pounds on the moon.

Answer 1

Answer:

9 pounds weight on moon

Step-by-step explanation:

Given

Variation: Direct

Buzz Adrin

Earth = 360 pounds

Moon = 60 pounds

Required

Determine the weight of 54 pounds

The given parameters can be summarized as:

360 pounds Earth = 60 pounds Moon

54 pounds Earth = x pounds Moon

To solve for x, we start by using cross multiplication:

$360 * x = 60 * 54$

$360 * x = 3240$

Divide through by 360

$x = \frac{3240}{360}$

$x = 9$