Solve the Problem

question 378

Multiple Choice

Solve the problem. Round your answer to two decimal places.
-The weight W of an object on the Moon varies directly as the weight E on earth. A person who weighs 136 lb on earth weighs 27.2 lb on the Moon. How much would a 124-lb person weigh on the Moon?

• A) 287.2 lb
• B) .2 lb
• C) 620 lb
• D) 24.8 lb

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Definitions:

Variable Sample Size

A sampling method where the size of the sample can change based on the experiment or study being conducted.

Standard Deviation

A measure of the amount of variation or dispersion of a set of values.

Samples

A subset of a population that is used for analyzing and drawing conclusions about the entire population.