Question

The ratio of weight on the moon to weight on earth is 1:6. How many pounds would a 144 pound person weigh on the moon?

Answer 1

let weigth on moon = x
\[\frac{ weight- on -moon }{ weight-on-earth }=\frac{ x }{ 144 }\]

Answer 2

\[\frac{ 1 }{ 6 }=\frac{ x }{ 144 }\]

Answer 3

multiply bith side by 144

Answer 4

144/6=x
x=24