What is his average weight loss per week?

Question

One Dieter in a weight loss contest weighd 149 pounds after 8 weeks on his diet. By week 13 he weighed 134 pounds

 

Answer 1

He is averaging a weight loss of three pounds a week.

 

15 pounds over 5 weeks = 15÷5 = 3 lbs per week.

Answer 2

he lost (149-134) pounds in (13-8) weeks

  15 pounds in 5 weeks

  average weight loss per week is 15/5 = 3pounds per week