Solve the problem. Round your answer to two decimal places.
-The weight W of an object on the Moon varies directly as the weight E on earth. A person who weighs 114 lb on earth weighs 22.8 lb on the Moon. How much would a 180-lb person weigh on
The Moon?
A) .2 lb
B) 900 lb
C) 316.8 lb
D) 36 lb

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The weight on the Moon is calculated using the ratio of the Moon's weight to Earth's weight from the given example: $ \frac{22.8}{114} $. For a 180-lb person, the weight on the Moon would be $ 180 \times \frac{22.8}{114} = 36 $ lb.

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