Asked by sherrod
A clown weighs 60lb more than a trapeze artists. The trapeze artist weighs two thirds as much as the clown. How much does each weigh? Choices for the weight of the trapeze artist: 110,120,125
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Answered by
Reiny
trapeze artist --- x
clown --------- x + 60
x = (2/3)(x+60)
x = (2/3)x + 40
(1/3)x = 40
x = 120
trapeze artist weighs 120 lbs
clown weighs 180 lbs
clown --------- x + 60
x = (2/3)(x+60)
x = (2/3)x + 40
(1/3)x = 40
x = 120
trapeze artist weighs 120 lbs
clown weighs 180 lbs
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