Todd and Cassidy went on a diet together. Todd’s weight dropped from 220 pounds to 190 pounds. Cassidy’s weight dropped from 150 pounds to 135 pounds. Who had the greater percent weight loss?
220 - 190 = 30 pounds
30/220 = 0.136 = 13.6%
Follow the same procedure for Cassidy's weight loss. Then compare the percents.
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To determine who had the greater percent weight loss, we need to calculate the percent weight loss for both Todd and Cassidy.
The formula to calculate percent weight loss is: (initial weight - final weight) / initial weight * 100
For Todd:
Initial weight = 220 pounds
Final weight = 190 pounds
Percent weight loss for Todd = (220 - 190) / 220 * 100
= 30 / 220 * 100
= 13.64%
And for Cassidy:
Initial weight = 150 pounds
Final weight = 135 pounds
Percent weight loss for Cassidy = (150 - 135) / 150 * 100
= 15 / 150 * 100
= 10%
Comparing the results, Todd had a 13.64% weight loss, while Cassidy had a 10% weight loss. Therefore, Todd had a greater percent weight loss.