Question

Medals!!! The human brain weighs about 1 lb for each 100 lb of body weight. What is the approximate weight of the brain of a person weighing 85 lb to the nearest ounce?

Answer 1

let x be the weight of the brain
\[\frac{ 1 }{ 100 }=\frac{ x }{ 85 }\]
100x=85*1
x=85/100
x=0.85lb

Answer 2

about 14 ounces

Answer 3

You guys both gave really good answers... :/
How about I become a fan of one of you, and give a medal to the other?

Answer 4

Thank you both very much!

Answer 5

your wlkome

Answer 6

ur welcome

Answer 7

thnx Abdulhameed