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Tina lost 3 pounds on the first week of her diet. She gained a pound on the second week, and then lost 2 pounds a week during every week afterwards. She has been dieting for a total of 13 weeks. How many pounds has Tina lost in all?

A. 26 pounds
B. 20 pounds
C. 24 pounds
D. 22 pounds

User Adrilz
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answer is B. A Total of 24 pounds Tina lost in 13 weeks!
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It's 24 because she has been dieting for 13 weeks in total whick includes the first two when she lost 2 lbs.
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