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A research scientist estimates that the human body contains 88 pounds of water for every 100 pounds of body weight. At this rate, estimate the number of pounds of water in a college student who weighs 125 pounds.
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A research scientist estimates that the human body contains 88 pounds of water for every 100 pounds of body weight. At this rate, estimate the number of pounds of water in a college student who weighs 125 pounds.
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mathstudent55 · Answer

Since the ratio is 88 to 100, you can think of it as a percent.
88 out of 100 is 88%.
Find 88% of 125 by simply multiplying 88 by 125 and dividing by 100.

anonymous · Answer

110 lb?