Question

Last week your weight was 205 pounds. After dieting all week, you realize a weight loss of 4%. How many pounds did you lose?

Answer 1

Weight of the person last week = 205 pounds
Percentage of weight lost by the person due to dieting = 4%
Amount of weight lost by the person due to dieting = 205 * (4/100) pounds
= 820/100 pounds
= 8.2 pounds
So the amount of weight lost is 8.2 pounds.