Question

Gary's weight loss for

each week of the month
was 4 lbs, 3.5 lbs, and 2
lbs. He gained 4.5 lbs.
last week. If Gary was
originally 253 lbs., how
much does he weigh
now?

Answer 1

248 lbs

Explanation:

Gary's weight after the first week 253 lbs - 4 lbs = 249 lbs

Gary's weight after the second week 249 lbs - 3.5 lbs = 245.5 lbs

Gary's weight after the third week 245.5 lbs - 2 lbs = 243.5 lbs

Gary's weight after the fourth week 243.5 lbs + 4.5 lbs = 248 lbs

Answer 2

248 lbs.

Explanation:

Week 1: - 4 lbs.

Week 2: - 3.5 lbs

Week 3: - 2 lbs.

Week 4: + 4.5 lbs.

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Gary lost 9.5lbs. and then gained 4.5lbs.

5 lbs lost total

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Subtract 5 from 253:

253 - 5 = 248