Question

A contestant on the Biggest Loser tv show started at 380 lbs. When the show ended, the contestant weighed 225 lbs. What was the contestants percent decrease?

Answer 1

Answer:40.789%

Explanation:

380-225=155

155/380=0.40789 or 40.789%

Answer 2

amount decrease = 380 - 225 = 155
percent = 115/380 * 100 = 40.8 %