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  • 03-10-2018
  • Mathematics
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Merlyn’s weight went down from 125 pounds to 110 pounds after dieting. What was her percent weight loss? a. 10% b. 12% c. 15% d. 18%

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tramserran
tramserran tramserran
  • 03-10-2018

[tex]\frac{(new) - (original)}{original} = \frac{110 - 125}{125} = \frac{-15}{125} = -0.12[/tex] The negative means it is a decrease.

0.12 x 100 = 12%  

Her weight decreased 12%

Answer: B

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nevaehfm06
nevaehfm06 nevaehfm06
  • 15-02-2020

Answer:

b

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