An astronaut who weighs 174 lb on Earth weighs 29 lb on the moon. Which of the following are correct amounts for weight on Earth compared to weight on the moon?

A. 102 lb and 17 lb

B. 66 lb and 12 lb

C. 170 lb and 34 lb

D. 105 lb and 15 lb

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Austin Warren

31 January, 20:07

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Leo Hunter · Answer 1

174/29 = 6 times the difference

17*6 = 102

12*6 = 72

34*6 = 204

15*6 = 90

so the answer is A

An astronaut who weighs 174 lb on Earth weighs 29 lb on the moon. Which of the following are correct amounts for weight on Earth compared to weight on the moon?A. 102 lb and 17 lb B. 66 lb and 12 lbC. 170 lb and 34 lbD. 105 lb and 15 lb