Question

The number of calories needed in a daily diet varies directly as the weight of an individual. If 1,050 calories should be consumed daily for a 105-pound person, what is the weight of an individual who consumes 1,370 calories per day?

Answer 1

Answer:

The weight of an individual who consumes 1,370 calories per day is 137 pound.

Step-by-step explanation:

Given:

1,050 calories should be consumed daily for a 105-pound person.

Now, to get the weight of an individual who consumes 1,370 calories per day.

If 1,050 calories should be consumed per day for = 105-pound person.

So, 1 calorie should be consumed per day for    $=105\div 1050$

                                                                               $=\frac{1}{10}$

Then, 1,370 calories consumed per day for weight of $=1,370\times \frac{1}{10}$

$=137\ pound.$

Therefore, the weight of an individual who consumes 1,370 calories per day is 137 pound.