Problema Solution
Betty started a health and fitness program. So far, she has lost a total of 5 pounds. She is losing an average of one-third of a pound per week. If she maintains her average weekly weight loss, what will be her total weight loss in 15 weeks?
Answer provided by our tutors
she already lost a total of 5 pounds and in 15 weeks she will lose another: 15*(1/3) = 5 pounds
the total weight loss will be 5 + 5 = 10 pounds.