asked 121k views
2 votes
Hamid has gained weight. He now weighs 88kg, which is 10% higher than his normal weight. What is his normal weight?

Please help, this question is on reverse percentage.

asked
User Cleek
by
7.8k points

1 Answer

4 votes

Answer:

79.2kg

Explanation:

So first step is to find 10% of 88, which is 8.8. And 88kg is higher than his normal weight, so his original weight would be lower than 88kg. So you subtract. 88-8.8=79.2. His normal weight is 79.2kg.

answered
User Schuess
by
8.3k points
Welcome to Qamnty — a place to ask, share, and grow together. Join our community and get real answers from real people.