Question

Suppose that an individual has a body fat percentage of 12.1% and weighs 139 pounds. How many pounds of his weight is made up of fat? Round your answer to the nearest tenth.

Answer 1

16.8 pounds

Explanation:

Given the following :

Body fat percentage = 12.1%

Weight = 139 pounds

How may pounds of the person's weight is made up of fat:

That is 12.1% of the person's entire body weight

Pound of person's weight composed of fat:

12.1% of 139

(12.1 / 100) × 139

0.121 × 139

= 16.819 pounds.

= 16.8 pounds