If an object's weight W on Mars is directly proportional to its weight B on Earth, then On Earth, a guy weighing 118.75 kg would weigh 47.5 kg on Mars.

Question

Continuation... If a man weighs 98 kg on Earth, calculate his weight on Mars. In Mars, weight equals?

Answer 1

M/98 = 47.5/118.75

the ratio of mars weight to earth weight is the same

multiply both sides by 98

M = 98(47.5)/118.75

use a calculator

M = 39.2 kg