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Kara started a weight loss program weighing in at 250 lbs. After the first month, she lost 50 lbs. What percent of her weight did she lose?
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Kara started a weight loss program weighing in at 250 lbs. After the first month, she lost 50 lbs. What percent of her weight did she lose?

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Kara lost 20% of the weight
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250 lbs -------> 200 lbs

-50 lbs

50/250 = 1/5 = 20%

answer: 20%

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