Question

A grizzly bear sheds 20% of its weight from hibernation in three weeks, which is 80 pounds. What was the bear’s initial weight?

Answer 1

400 pounds

Explanation:

Question: 80 is 20% of what?

Formula = a = p* w

w (whole) = a/p

a/p = 80/0.20 (decimal form of 20%)

The initial weight was 400 pounds. It should be the answer so I hope this helps.