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The weight of an object on the planet Mercury is about 2/5 the weight of that object on the Earth. An object that weighs 30 pounds on Earth would weigh how many pounds on Mercury?

Need solution because I think it is 7.5 but my parents think the answer is 12. Thank you.
13 years ago

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Answered by Ms. Sue
Your parents are right.

(2/5) * 30 = 60/5 = 12

13 years ago
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