Question

Dr.Bradley said that my cat Pumpkin was too heavy at 17 pounds and that he should lose weight.After three months on a cat weight-loss program,Pumpkin's weight is now 15 pounds.What is the percent change in Pumpkin's weight?

Answer 1

Answer: The percentage changes is $-11\frac{13}{17} \%$

Step-by-step explanation:

Since the initial weight of the dog = 17 pounds,

After 3 months, the weight of the dog = 15 pounds,

⇒ $\text{ The percentage in the weight of the dog} = \frac{\text{ Initial weight-final weight}}{\text{ initial weight}}\times 100$

⇒ $\text{ The percentage in the weight of the dog} = \frac{15-17}{17}\times 100$

= $-\frac{2}{17}\times 100$

= $-\frac{200}{17}$

= $-11\frac{13}{17}\%$