Question

Brian has reduced his cholesterol level by 6% by following a strict diet and regular exercise. If his original level was 280, what is his approximate cholesterol level now?A. 297B. 17C. 278D. 263

Answer 1

Step 1:

In this question, we are given the following:

Brian has reduced his cholesterol level by 6% by following a strict diet and regular exercise.

This means that the remaining level will be ( 100 - 6 ) % = 94%

Step 2:

If his original level was 280,

Then, the approximate cholesterol level now will be:

`\begin{gathered} 94\text{ \% of 280} \\ =(94)/(100)\text{ X 280} \\ =\text{ }(26,320)/(100) \\ =\text{ 263.2} \\ \approx\text{ 263 } \end{gathered}`

CONCLUSION:

The final answer is:

`263\text{ -- OPTION D}`