Question

Jon ate too many holiday cookies and gained 2.2, point, 2 kilograms in December. Then he went on a diet and lost 1.5, point, 5 kilograms in January. Then he lost another 3.7, point, 7 kilograms in February. Jon wants to know what the total change in his weight was over these three months.

Which of the following equations matches the situation above?

Choose 1 answer:


(Choice A)

2.2+(-1.5)+(-3.7) =


(Choice B)


2.2+1.5-3.7 =

(Choice C)

None of the above

Answer 1

-2.9 kg. (loss)

Step-by-step explanation:

Total change in weight = 2.3 - 1.5 - 3.7

Total change in weight = -2.9 kg.

Explanation: