Math Problem Statement
The volume of blood in a person's body is proportional to body weight. A person who weighs 140 pounds has approximately 4 quarts of blood. Estimate the number of quarts of blood in a person who weighs 110 pounds. Question content area bottom Part 1 Complete the proportion, where the ratios have volumes of blood in the numerators and body weights in the denominators. x equals
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Proportions
Direct Proportionality
Formulas
x / 110 = 4 / 140
Theorems
Proportion Theorem
Cross-Multiplication
Suitable Grade Level
Grades 6-8
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