Question

B weighs 2/3 of what D weighs.if D weighs 72 pounds how much does B weigh

Answer 1

48 lb.

Explanation:

Translate this word problem into algebraic equations: B = (2/3)D and D= 72 lb.

Substituting 72 lb for D in the first equation, we get B = (2/3)(72 lb) = 48 lb.

Answer 2

72/3=24

24+24=48

B weight=48