Question

Peter weighs 156 pounds, but he would like to wrestle in a lower weight

class. He loses 4 pounds one week, gains back 2 pounds the next, loses 5
pounds the third week and loses 3 pounds the fourth week. How much does
Peter weigh now?

Answer 1

146 pounds

Explanation:

He starts at 156 pounds.

1st week: He loses 4 pounds, indicating 156 - 4, or 152.

2nd week: He gains 2 pounds, indicating 152 + 2, or 154.

3rd week: He loses 5 pounds, indicating 154 - 5, or 149.

4th week: He loses 3 pounds, indicating 149 - 3, or 146.