Question

A wrestler weighed 112 1/2 a pound before his meet after he weighed 49/50 of his original weight what does he weigh now

Answer 1

110 1/4 lb

Explanation:

To answer this, multiply 112 1/2 pounds by 49/50:

225 lb 49 11025 lb

---------- * ----- = -------------- = 110 25/100 lb = 110 1/4 lb

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