Question

An iceberg weighs 450,000 lb. If it loses 0.2% of its weight during the day, what is its new weight at the end of the day?

Answer 1

Answer: The weight of the iceberg at the end of the day will be 449,100 lbs.

Step-by-step explanation: The question is solved by first calculating what the loss of weight is during the day. The question indicates that it will lose .2%. In order to calculate the loss you need to multiply 450,000 x .002, which equals 900. Next, we subtract the weight loss from the original weight to determine the end of day weight. 450,000 - 900 = 449,100 lbs.

Answer 2

Answer: 449,100 lb.

Explanation:

Given: The weight of iceberg = 450,000 lb

The percentage of weight iceberg loses during the day = 0.2%=0.002

Now, the decrease in weight of iceberg at the end of the day =
`0.002* 450000=900\ lb`

Therefore, the new weight of iceberg at the end of the day =
`450000-900=449,100\ lb`