Question

Brian has reduced his cholesterol level by 8% after his last check up. If his original level was 200, what is his cholesterol level now?

A.
198
B. 184
c. 216
D. 16

Answer 1

B. 184

Explanation:

A proportion is an easy way to solve this:

`(100\%)/(200) = (92\%)/(x) \\ 100x = 92(200) \\ x = 92(2) \\ x = 184`