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
