Question

Over the summer, Nancy exercised daily and lost from 145 pounds to 132 pouds. What is the percent of change?

Answer 1

Answer:

$8.97\text{ \%}$

Explanation: Over the summer, Nancy exercised daily, and her weight went 145 pounds to 132 pounds. we need to find the percent change:

Change in weight is:

$145p-132p=13p$

Change is percent is:

$\frac{\text{ Change in Weight}}{\text{Original Weight}}\times100=(\frac{13}{145})\times100=8.97\text{ \%}$