A patient is put on a diet to lose 35 pounds in three months. The patient loses 14 1/2

pounds the first month and 12 3/4 pounds the second month. How much weight must

be lost the third month to achieve the goal?

71/4 pounds

73/4 pounds

81/3 pounds

8 1/2 pounds

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Mathematics

Darren West

3 July, 08:10

A patient is put on a diet to lose 35 pounds in three months. The patient loses 14 1/2

pounds the first month and 12 3/4 pounds the second month. How much weight must

be lost the third month to achieve the goal?

71/4 pounds

73/4 pounds

81/3 pounds

8 1/2 pounds

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Answers (1)

Know the Answer?

Evie Whitehead · Answer 1

7.75 lbs or 7 3/4 lbs

Option: B

Step-by-step explanation:

You must first add the already lost weight. Then subtract the weight already lost from the desired goal.

My work:

14.5+12.75=27.25

35-27.25=7.75

Note - i changed the fractions into decimals because it was easier to put into my calculator

A patient is put on a diet to lose 35 pounds in three months. The patient loses 14 1/2pounds the first month and 12 3/4 pounds the second month. How much weight mustbe lost the third month to achieve the goal?71/4 pounds73/4 pounds81/3 pounds8 1/2 pounds

A patient is put on a diet to lose 35 pounds in three months. The patient loses 14 1/2

pounds the first month and 12 3/4 pounds the second month. How much weight must

be lost the third month to achieve the goal?

71/4 pounds

73/4 pounds

81/3 pounds

8 1/2 pounds