Question

Reza was very sick and lost 15% of his original weight. He lost 27 pounds. What was his original weight?

Answer 1

180 pounds

Explanation:

W=27/15%

W=180 pounds

Answer 2

180

Explanation:

Let x be the original weight

x* 15% = 27

.15x = 27

Divide each side by .15

.15x/.15 = 27/.15

x =180