Question

A wrestler is trying to gain weight for an upcoming match. His current weight is 105. In the formula shown, W = weight, p = pounds and t = time(weeks). He has 6 weeks before his match and has a goal weight of 123 pounds. Determine the minimum number of pounds he must gain per week to meet his goal. A) 1 pound B) 2 pounds C) 3 pounds D) 4 pounds

Answer 1

answer is c) 3 pounds

Answer 2

Option C) 3 pounds.

Explanation:

A wrestler is trying to gain weight for an upcoming match.

He has a goal weight = 123 pounds

His current weight = 105 pounds.

How much weight he must gain for his goal = 123 - 105 = 18 pounds

He has only 6 weeks to achieve his goal, therefore we divide is goal (to gain 18 pound) to 6 weeks to get what weight he must gain per week.

= 18 pounds ÷ 6 weeks = 3 pounds per week

He must achieve 3 pounds per week to achieve his goal of 123 pounds.