Middle School

A man who is 6 feet tall weighs 165 pounds. Use this information to predict the weight of a man who is 5 1/2 feet tall.

Is 151 the correct answer?

Answer :

This problem is an
example of ratio and proportion. A ratio is a comparison between two different
things. You are given the height and weight of a man at 6 feet
and 165 pounds. Also you are given 5 ½ feet. You are required to find the
weight of the man at 5 ½ feet. So,



6 feet/165 pounds
= 5 ½ feet/ weight


Weight = 5 ½ feet/
(6 feet/165 pounds)

Weight =
151.25 pounds

Answer:

151

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