Question

Since 1953, when Frank graduated from high

school, he has gained two pounds every year.

In 1983 he was 40 percent heavier than in 1953.

What percent of his 1998 weight was his 1983

weight?

Answer 1

tips?

Answer 2

From 1953 to 1983: 60 pounds heavier
40% = 60lbs
60/40 x 100 = 150 pounds in 1953

In 1998: 240 pounds.

Answer 3

150/240 x 100 = 62.5%

Answer 4

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Answer 5

In 1983, he weighted 210 pounds

Answer 6

In 1998, he weighed 240 pounds

Answer 7

In 1983, he weighted 150, your answer is wrong.

Answer 8

nooo...

Answer 9

2 pounds per year from 1953 to 1983.

That's a 30 years difference.

30 x 2 pounds per year = 60 pounds.

The 60 pounds is 40%

60/40 x 100 = 150

Answer 10

60/40 x 100 = 150 pounds in 1953

Answer 11

In 1998: 240 pounds.

Answer 12

What percent of his 1998 weight was his 1983 weight?

Answer 13

OH!! I'm sorry the question is to find from 1983, not 1953.

Answer 14

87.5

Answer 15

percent

Answer 16

its ok

Answer 17

just saying