Question

Suppose that an individual has a body fat percentage of 12.1% and weighs 133 pounds. How many pounds of her weight is made up of fat? Round your answer

to the nearest tenth.

Answer 1

1099.2 pounds

Explanation:

Given data

Weight= 133 pounds

Percentage of far= 12.1%

Let the total fat be x

So

12.1/100*x= 133

0.121*x=133

x= 133/0.121

x= 1099.1735 pounds

x= 1099.2 pounds