A person weighed themselves at 190 lb. Three months later they weighed themselves at 180 lb. Which of the following is the percent of weight the person lost over 3 months? (Round to the nearest percent.)
A. 8%
B. 9%
C. 11%
D. 5%
Explanation: The percentage change in weight is found in three steps below:
Absolute change in weight = final weight - initial weight
Absolute change in weight = (|180 - 190| = |-10| = 10)
Relative change in weight = (frac{absolute change}{initial weight} = frac{10}{190} = 0.0526)
Percent change = relative change * 100%
Percent change = 0.0526 * 100% = 5.26%
The percent change in weight lost is 5.26%, which is about 5%.
Therefore, the Correct Answer is D.
More Questions on TEAS 7 Math
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Q #1: -1/3, -0.6, -1.5, -7/3. Of the numbers listed above, which number is the greatest?
A. -0.6
B. -7/3
C. -1/3
D. -1.5
Answer Explanation
To find the greatest value, we need to have uniform numbers. That is, all numbers must be in fraction for easy comparison. Therefore, we convert -0.6, and -1.5 into fractions as follows. For purposes of easy computation, we do not simplify the resulting fractions.
-0.6=-6/10
-1.5=-15/10
Now, the resulting fractions are -1/3, -6/10, -15/10, and -7/3. The greatest value is found by finding the LCM of the denominators and multiplying with each fraction. The LCM of 3 and 10 is 30. Then,
-1/3*30=-10
-6/10*30=-18
-15/10*30=-45
-7/3*30=-70
Based on the obtained values, -10 is the greatest value and -70 the least value. Therefore, -1/3 is the greatest of all the four options.
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Q #2: Which of the following is the weight of the cargo in a truck if 3/5 of the cargo weighs 615 pounds (lb)?
A. 1025 lb
B. 1320 lb
C. 1548 lb
D. 788 lb
Answer Explanation
In this problem, we assume the truck carry a whole cargo to carry. Thus, total weight is found by dividing 615 lb by 3/5. Thus,
We change the division sign to product and multiply 615 by reciprocal of 3/5. Then,
(615 * frac{5}{3} = 1025 lb)
The weight of the cargo in the truck will be 1025 lb.
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Q #3: -1/6, -0.7, -1.8, -7/6 Of the number listed above, which number is the greatest?
A. -1/6
B. -0.7
C. -7/6
D. -1.8
Answer Explanation
