Basic College Mathematics (9th Edition)

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Chapter 5 - Ratio and Proportion - 5.5 Solving Application Problems with Proportions - 5.5 Exercises - Page 365: 32

Answer

A 115 pound person would burn 145 calories.

Work Step by Step

$\frac{189\ calories}{150\ lb} = \frac{x\ calories}{115\ lb}$ $150x = 189\times115$ $\frac{150x}{150} = \frac{21735}{150}$ $x = 145 4
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