Question

the ratio of the weight of an object on planet a to the weight of the same object on planet b is 100 to 3. if an elephant weighs 4700 pounds on planet a, find the elephant’s weight on planet b. the elephant’s weight on planet b is \\(\square\\) lb.

Explanation:

Step1: Define the ratio

Let the weight on Planet A be \( W_A \) and on Planet B be \( W_B \). The ratio \( \frac{W_A}{W_B}=\frac{100}{3} \). We know \( W_A = 4700 \) lb.

Step2: Solve for \( W_B \)

From \( \frac{4700}{W_B}=\frac{100}{3} \), cross - multiply: \( 100\times W_B=4700\times3 \). Then \( W_B=\frac{4700\times3}{100} \).
Calculate \( 4700\times3 = 14100 \), and \( \frac{14100}{100}=141 \).

Answer:

141