Question

Javier is 175% heavier than his brother. If Javier’s brother weighs 80 pounds, how much does Javier weigh?

Answer 1

Let us say weight of Javier is x pounds.

Weight of his bother = 80 pounds

Javier is 175 % or 1.75 times heavier than his brother.

So Javier's weight = x pounds= 1.75 *80 = 140 pounds.

Answer: Javier's weight is 140 pounds.