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Mary lost 30 lbs. Before her diet she weighed 180 pounds. What is the percent of change?​

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Answer:

16.7%

Explanation:

Her weight decreased by 30 lb.

Expressed as a fraction: (-30 lb)/(180 lb) = (-1/6)

As a percentage, her weight loss came to (-1/6)(100%) = 16.7%

User Nkitku
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Answer:

The percent change is 16.67

Explanation:

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