A research scientist estimates that the human body contains 238 pounds of water for every 119 pounds of body weight. At this rate, estimate the number of pounds of water in a college student who weighs 102 pounds.

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The correct answer is A. To estimate the number of pounds of water in a college student who weighs 102 pounds, we can use the ratio of water to body weight: 238 pounds of water for every 119 pounds of body weight.So, for a 102-pound student, the number of pounds of water would be:(238/119) * 102 = 204 pounds (rounded to the nearest whole number)

A Research Scientist Estimates That the Human Body Contains 238