Question

Dr.Bradley said that my cat Pumpkin was too heavy at 17 pounds and that he should lose weight.After three months on a cat weight-loss program,Pumpkin's weight is now 15 pounds.What is the percent change in Pumpkin's weight?

Answer 1

Answer: The percentage changes is
`-11(13)/(17) \%`

Explanation:

Since the initial weight of the dog = 17 pounds,

After 3 months, the weight of the dog = 15 pounds,

⇒
`\text{ The percentage in the weight of the dog} = \frac{\text{ Initial weight-final weight}}{\text{ initial weight}}* 100`

⇒
`\text{ The percentage in the weight of the dog} = (15-17)/(17)* 100`

=
`-(2)/(17)* 100`

=
`-(200)/(17)`

=
`-11(13)/(17)\%`