Question

11. A contestant on the Biggest Loser lost 15% of their

body weight in the first month. The contestant began
the month weighing 291.4 pounds. What was the
contestant's weight at the end of the first month?
Please help!!

Answer 1

247.69

Explanation:

To find 10% you divide 291.4 by 10 and get 29.14, to find 5 percent you divide 29.14 by 2 and get 14.57. then you add the 29.14 and 14.57 just like u add 10% and 5%. and get 43.71, then you subtract 291.4 by 43.71 and get 247.69.