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1 November, 14:45

A person who weighs 240 pounds burns 180 calories per mile of running. If a person burns thirty-six calories by running one mile, how much does the person weigh?

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  1. 1 November, 17:57
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    240 / 180 = x / 36 ... 240 lbs to 180 cal/mile = x lbs to 36 cal/mile

    cross multiply

    (180) (x) = (240) (36)

    180x = 8640

    x = 8640 / 180

    x = 48 lbs <==
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