For a wrestler to qualify in his weight class, he needs to weigh more than 165 pounds but less than or equal to 185 pounds. He c

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For a wrestler to qualify in his weight class, he needs to weigh more than 165 pounds but less than or equal to 185 pounds. He c

urrenty weighs 189 pounds and is losing 0.5 of a pound per week.Which models w, the number of weeks he should lose weight to be in the qualifying weight range?

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fomenos · Answer 1 · 2021-11-12T21:57:43+03:00

Answer: To be in the qualifying weight range wrestler have to lose weight for 8 weeks more.

Explanation:

Current weight of Wrestler = 189 pounds

Maximum Weight required to get qualify = 185 pounds

Weight required to reduced by wrestler= 189 pounds - 185 pounds = 4 pounds

0.5 pounds is reduced in 1 week

1 pound will reduce in = $\frac{1}{0.5}$ weeks= 2 weeks

4 pounds will reduce in = 2 weeks × 4= 8 weeks

To be in the qualifying weight range wrestler have to lose weight for 8 weeks more.