Weight Calculation on Venus Problem Solution
Understand how to calculate weight on Venus using percentages compared to Earth's weight, applying strategies, and checking the answer with estimation.
Weight Calculation on Venus Problem Solution
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3-1 Lesson 1-2 Example 4 Solve. On Venus an object weighs 91% as much as it weighs on Earth. How much would a person who weighs 140 pounds on Earth weigh on Venus? Understand Read the problem. Write what you know. On Venus, something weighs 91% of what it does on Earth.
3-1 Lesson 1-2 Example 4 Plan Pick a strategy. One strategy is to solve a simpler problem. Divide 91% into percents that are easier to compute. 91% = 90% + 1%
3-1 Lesson 1-2 Example 4 Solve 90%: What is 10% of 140 pounds? 14 pounds Multiply 14 pounds by 9 because 90 = 10 ● 9. So, 90% of 140 is 126 pounds. 1%:1% of 140 is 1.4. 91% Add the smaller percents to find 91% of 140 pounds. 90% + 1% = 126 pounds + 1.4 pounds = 127.4 pounds
3-1 Lesson 1-2 Example 4 Check You can check your answer using estimation. 91% is close to 90% or 9 of 140 is 126. So, the answer is reasonable.