Question

A football player weighed 170 pounds in May. During the summer, he gained 25 pounds. During the first week of fall practice, he lost 10 pounds, and during the second week, he lost another 3 pounds. How much did he weigh at that point? 182 lb 181 lb 182 lb 183 lb

Answer 1

He weighs 182 because he gains 25, loses 10, and loses 3. So if you take the gain and subtract the loss (25- 13) you get 12. Sense the number is positive you add because he gained so 170 + 12= 182

Answer 2

First Option is correct.

Explanation:

Given:

Weight of the football player in May = 170 pounds

Weight gained during summers = 25 pounds

Weight lost in first week of practice = 10 pounds.

Weight lost in second week of practice = 3 pounds

Weight of player at this point = 170 + 25 - 10 - 3 = 195 - 13 = 182 pounds or 182 lb

Therefore, First Option is correct.