Question

Suppose that an individual has a body fat percentage of 16.8% and weighs 152 pounds. How many pounds of his weight is made up of body fat? Round your answer to the nearest tenth.

Answer 1

We have to find 16.8% of 152lbs

`\\ \sf\longmapsto 152* 16.8\%`

`\\ \sf\longmapsto 152* (168)/(100)`

`\\ \sf\longmapsto (2553)/(100)`

`\\ \sf\longmapsto 25.53lbs`

Answer 2

• 25.5 pounds

Explanation:

16.8% of 152 pounds is:

• 168*152/100 = 25.5 pounds (rounded)