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6 August, 05:38

Three fourths of the weight of a bunch of grapes is equivalent to three fifths of the weight of a papaya. If the grapes weigh (x+28) pounds, what is the weight of a papaya in terms of x?

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  1. 6 August, 05:56
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    Answer: p=1 1/4x+35

    g=grapes

    p=papaya

    g=3/4 (x+28)

    g=3/4x+21

    g=3/5p

    substitute g for '3/4x+21'.

    3/4x+21=3/5p

    divide both sides by 3/5

    1 1/4x+35=p

    So ...

    p=1 1/4x+35
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