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James is getting ready for wrestling season. As part of his preparation, he plans to lose 5% of his body weight. James currently weighs 160 pounds. How much will he weigh, in pounds, after he loses 5% of his weight?

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User Aeh
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5/100=?/160 160÷100=1.6
x1.6
5/100=8

James will lose 8 pounds.
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User Klaudo
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