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14 May, 17:27

Carla has lost 15% of her starting weight. If she has lost 24lbs what was her starting weight

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  1. 14 May, 17:47
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    15 can go into 100, as a whole, 6 times (90). So 24*6 equals 144.

    Now how many times can 15 go into 10 (remainder) ? 2/3 of the way, right? 2/3 of 24 is 16. So 144+16=160.

    Check:160*.15=24

    So her starting weight is 160 lbs.
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