Question

The weight of an object on the Moon is $\frac{1}{6}$th its weight on the Earth. If an object weighs $5\frac{3}{5}$ kg on the Earth. How much would it weigh on the Moon?

• A. $\frac{15}{28}$ kg
• B. $\frac{4}{15}$ kg
• C. $\frac{14}{15}$ kg
• D. $\frac{14}{5}$ kg

Answer 1

The correct option is C $\frac{14}{15}$ kg

Weight of the object on earth $=5\frac{3}{5}$ kg $=\frac{28}{5}$ kg
Therefore, the weight of the same object on the moon will be $=\frac{28}{5}\times \frac{1}{6}$ kg
$=\frac{14}{5}\times \frac{1}{3}=\frac{14}{15}$ kg