Question

A patient is put on a diet to lose 35 pounds in three months. The patient loses 14 1/2

pounds the first month and 12 3/4 pounds the second month. How much weight must
be lost the third month to achieve the goal?
71/4 pounds
73/4 pounds
81/3 pounds
8 1/2 pounds

Answer 1

7.75 lbs or 7 3/4 lbs

Option: B

Explanation:

You must first add the already lost weight. Then subtract the weight already lost from the desired goal.

My work:

14.5+12.75=27.25

35-27.25=7.75

Note- i changed the fractions into decimals because it was easier to put into my calculator