Question

Your friend, Jessica, is trying to loose weight at a healthy rate (1/2 - 2 lbs per week or 10% of initial weight in a 6 month period). Her starting weight was 220 pounds and, 3 months later, she is right on track. In theory, what would you expect his weight to be at that point (3 months in)?

Answer 1

209 pounds is the correct answer.

Step-by-step explanation:

According to the provided information, Jessica's initial weight is 220 pounds, and she is expected to lose 22 pounds, which is the 10% of 220 pounds. The question mentions that she is right on track at the third month, which is also the half of the initial period (6 months); so, if everything is going how the plans say, her weight at that point is calculated by subtracting the 5% of the initial weight (220 pounds), which would be 11 pounds. So, 220-11 is 209.