Basic College Mathematics (9th Edition)

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Chapter 5 - Ratio and Proportion - Review Exercises - Page 374: 42

Answer

Answer: 511 calories

Work Step by Step

Let's assume the x is calories burnt in 45 minutes . Now, we will write the proportion for the given details. $\frac{284}{25} = \frac{x}{45}$ $284\times45 = x\times25$ (cross multiply) $25 x = 12780$ $x = 511.2 \approx 511 $ (divide by 25) Person will burn 511 calories with 45 minutes of workout.
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