Question

Leo took part in a diet program. He weighed 190 pounds at the start of the program. During the first week, he lost 4.3 pounds. During the second week, he had lost 2.8 pounds. The third week, he gained 0.7 pounds. The fourth week, he lost 1.9 pounds. What did Leo weigh at the end of the fourth week?

Answer 1

Leo's weight at the end of the fourth week = 181.7 pounds

Explanation:

Leo's initial weight = 190 pounds

First week = lost 4.3 pounds

New weight = 190 pounds - 4.3 pounds

= 185.7 pounds

Second week = lost 2.8 pounds

New weight = 185.7 pounds - 2.8 pounds

= 182.9 Pounds

Third week = gained 0.7 pounds

New weight = 182.9 pounds + 0.7 pounds

= 183.6 pounds

Fourth week = lost 1.9 pounds

New weight = 183.6 pounds - 1.9 pounds

= 181.7 pounds

Leo's weight at the end of the fourth week = 181.7 pounds

Alternatively

New weight = initial weight - first week - second week + third week - fourth week

= 190 - 4.3 - 2.8 + 0.7 - 1.9

= 181.7 pounds