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Question

Steve is 8% taller than Andy but proportioned in exactly the same way. If Andy is 217 pounds, how much does Steve weigh?

Answer 1

If they are proportioned the same way their height and weight are both 8 % more.

 

Steve weighs = 217 + ( 8/100 * 217)

 

= 217 + 17.36 

 

= 234.3 lbs