Question

A contestant on the biggest loser lost 78.8 pounds over a period of two months. At the end of the two month period, the contestant weighed 194.3 pounds. How much did the contestant weigh when the show began?

Answer 1

Answer: The contestant weighed 73.1 pounds when the show began.

Explanation:

Given: A contestant lost 78.8 pounds over a period of two months.

At the end of the two month period, he weighed 194.3 pounds.

Initial weight = weight at the end of the two month period + weight lost by contestant

= 194.3 +78.8 pounds

= 273.1 pounds

Hence, the contestant weighed 73.1 pounds when the show began.