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George weighed 180 pounds in January. Now he weighs 150 pounds? What percent has he lost?

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Answer: 0.166666667 or 17%

Reasoning: During that time he lost a total of 30 pounds! Meaning we will divide 30 by 180...

30/180=0.166666667

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