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12 October, 07:05

A person who weighs 240 pounds burns 180 calories per mile of running. If a person burns thirty-six calories by running one mile, how much does the person weigh?

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  1. 12 October, 07:19
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    I would assume the weight of the person burning 36 calories per mile would weigh 180 pounds.
  2. 12 October, 07:32
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    240 / 180 = x / 36 ... 240 lbs to 180 cal/mile = x lbs to 36 cal/mile

    cross multiply

    (180) (x) = (240) (36)

    180x = 8640

    x = 8640 / 180

    x = 48 lbs <==
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