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OpenStudy (anonymous):
maximum # of grams of fat (F) that should be in a diet varies directly as a person's weight (W). A person weighing 147lbs should have no more than 98g of fat per day. What is the maximum daily fat intake for a person weighing 78lbs?
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OpenStudy (a_clan):
147 78 ---- = ----- 98 X
OpenStudy (anonymous):
is the answer 52g
OpenStudy (anonymous):
this is ratio and proportion. a person weighing 147 should get 98g of fat per day, so a person weighing 78 pounds should get a proportionate amount of fat with repesct t their weight. so 98/147 should be equal to F/78 F = 78*98/147
OpenStudy (anonymous):
yup, your answer is correct, tina
OpenStudy (anonymous):
ty
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OpenStudy (anonymous):
np
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