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Last week, the members of a weight loss support group collectively weighed 1,580 pounds. They just weighed in again and are now 5% lighter. What is the group's current weight?
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Last week, the members of a weight loss support group collectively weighed 1,580 pounds. They just weighed in again and are now 5% lighter. What is the group's current weight?

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Answer: 1,501

Step-by-step explanation:

100% = 1,580

100% - 5% lost

95%

1580 x .95 = 1501

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