Problema Solution

Weight Loss.

After losing 30 pounds,an individual weighs 110 pounds more than one-third his previous weight. Find the previous weight of the individual.

Answer provided by our tutors

let previous weight be x,

x - 30 = 110 + 1/3x

x - 1/3x = 140

3x - x = 140 * 3

2x = 420

x = 210