The weight M of an object on the moon varies directly as its weight E on earth. A person who weighs 156.24 lb156.24 lb on earth weighs 26.56 lb26.56 lb on the moon. How much would a 262.94 dash lb262.94-lb person weigh on the moon? Question content area bottom Part 1 A 262.94262.94-lb person would weigh enter your response here lb on the moon. (Round to the nearest tenth.)
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