Question

John ate too many holiday cookies and gained 2.3 kg in December then he went on a diet and lost 1.5 kg in January then he lost another 3.7 kg in February John wants to know what the total change in his weight was over these three months

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

Alright, so John gained 2.3 kg. in December. He lost 1.5 kg. in Jan. so 3.7 minus 1.5 equals 2.2 kg. If he lost 3.7 kg. in Feb., John would have lost 5.9 kg. in total.

Answer 2

-2.9 kg. (loss)

Explanation:

Total change in weight = 2.3 - 1.5 - 3.7

Total change in weight = -2.9 kg.