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A group of fitness club members lose a combined total of 28 kilograms in 1 week. There are approximately 2.2 pounds in 1 kilogram. Assuming the weight lose happened at a constant rate, about how many pounds did the group lose each day?

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Answer: 8.8lbs.

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User Peter Kruithof
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first turn 28 kilograms into pounds by multiplying 2.2 by 28. You end up with 61.6 pounds lost in one week. Next you take 61.6 divided by 7 to know how many pounds were lost in each day. You should end up with about 8.8 pounds.

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