Help with math

Question

A man weighed 205 pounds. He lost 40 pounds in 3 months. Then he gained 40 pounds 4 months later.

Step 1 of 2 : What percent of his weight did he lose in the first 3 months? Follow the problem-solving process and round your answer to the nearest hundredth if necessary.

Answer 1

A man weighed 205 pounds. He lost 40 pounds in 3 months.

What percentage of his weight did he lose in the 1st 3 months?

 

40 = (x/100)(205)

 

x = 100(40)/205 = ____%