Question

After 4 months of a new nutrition program, Rashid has lost 16% of his original weight. he lost 36 lb. What was Rashid's original weight?

Answer 1

225 is his original weight.
36*100/16
36 times 100 then divide by 16

Answer 2

225 lb

Explanation:

Let x be Rashid's original weight.

If 16% of Rashid's original weight is 36 lb then:

`\implies 0.16x=36`

To find Rashid's original weight solve for x:

`\implies (0.16x)/(0.16)=(36)/(0.16)`

`\implies x=225`

Therefore, Rashid's original weight is 225 lb.