Question

An iceberg weighs 450,000 pounds. If it loses 0.2% of its weight during the day, what is its new weight at the end of the day?

Answer 1

449,100 pounds

Explanation:

0.2% in decimal form is 0.002

0.002 (percent lost) * 450,000 (weight) = 900 (pounds lost)

450,000 - 900 = 449,100 pounds