Question

A wrestler weighed 150 pounds in May. During the summer, he gained 15 4 pounds. During the first week of fall 1 practice, he lost 7 pounds, and during the second week, he lost another 1 pounds. How much did he weigh at 6 that point?

a) 156 1/3 lb
b) 156 5/12 lb
c) 157 1/4 lb
d) 157 12 lb

Answer 1

The wrestler weighed 150 pounds in May and gained 15.25 pounds over the summer. He then lost 8 pounds during fall practice. Therefore, his weight at that point would be 157.25 pounds.

Step-by-step explanation:

To find out how much the wrestler weighed at that point, we need to start with his initial weight and account for the changes. The wrestler weighed 150 pounds in May. Over the summer, he gained 15 4 pounds, which means he gained a total of 15.25 pounds. During the first week of fall practice, he lost 7 pounds, and during the second week, he lost another 1 pounds. So, from his initial weight, he gained 15.25 pounds and then lost 8 pounds. Therefore, his weight at that point would be 150 + 15.25 - 8 = 157.25 pounds.