on average the human body is more than 50 percent water ---------------------------------------?

Question

On average the human body is more than 50 percent water [by weight]. Runners and other endurance athletes average around 60 percent. This equals ABOUT 120 soda cans' worth of water in a 160-pound runner! Approximately how many soda cans’ worth of water are in the body of a 160-pound runner-exactly? What provided information do you need to answer this question?

Answer 1

Hi Kaila,

 

Here the question is asking us to check the validity of the statement 1.

 

According to the 60% figure, a 160-pound runner contains about .6×160=96 pounds of water, or 96×16=1536 ounces. In turn, 1536 ounces of water occupies a volume of 1536 oz x(1 fl. oz/1.043 oz) ≈ 1473 fluid ounces. Finally, dividing these 1473 ounces into 12-ounce cans will require apprix 1473÷12≈123 cans.

 

In short, the argument is valid! :)

 

Best regards,

Gaurav