Question

I was able to reduce my weight by 4-8 kg. This was 6% of my original weight. What was my original weight?

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Answer 1

Let x be your original weight.

The weight loss of 4-8 kg can be represented as a range: 4 kg ≤ x ≤ 8 kg.

We also know that this weight loss is equal to 6% of your original weight:

6% of x = 4 kg

To find the lower end of the range, we use 4 kg:

0.06 * x = 4 kg

Solving this equation for x:

x = 4 kg / 0.06

x ≈ 66.67 kg

Therefore, your original weight was approximately 66.67 kg.