Question

A patient is on a weight loss plan. At the beginning, the patient weighed 279 pounds. The first week, he lost 5.5 pounds. The 2nd week, he lost 3.4 pounds. The 3rd week, he gained 2.2 pounds. The 4th week, he lost 4 pounds. What is his weight after 4 weeks on the diet?

Answer 1

The patient weighs about 268 pounds after the 4 week diet.

Answer 2

Answer:263.9 Pounds

Explanation:

Initial weight =279 Pounds

First week he lost 5.5 Pounds

second week loss=3.4 Pounds

third week loss=2.2 Pounds

Fourth week loss=4 Pounds

Total loss=15.1 Pounds

Hence weight After 4 weeks is

279-15.1=263.9 Pounds