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The ratio of an object's weight on Earth to its weight on Neptune is 5 : 7. How much would a person who weighs 150 pounds on Earth weigh on Neptune?

A107 1/7 pounds
B170 pounds
C210 pounds
D750 pounds

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WE : WN = 5 : 7
150 : x = 5 : 7
or: \(\frac{150}{x}= \frac{5}{7}\)
We will cross multiply and then divide:\(x= \frac{150*7}{5} =210\)
Answer: C) 210 pounds.

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