A person weighed themselves at 180 lb. Three months later they weighed themselves at 160 lb. Which of the following is the percent of weight the person lost over 3 months? (Round to the nearest percent.)
A. 20%
B. 13%
C. 11%
D. 9%
The question requires us to find the percentage change in weight of a person.
First, we need to find the change in weight over the 3 months
Change in weight= 180-160=20 lb
Percent change in weight is change of original weight *100. Thus
The percent change in weight is 11% to the nearest whole number.
Therefore, the Correct Answer is C.
More Questions on TEAS 7 Math
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Q #1: How many milliliters are there in 0.5 liters?
A. 5.000
B. 50
C. 500
D. 5
Answer Explanation
We use the relation 1 L=1000 mL to convert 0.5 L to mL as follows.
Thus, 0.5 L is 500 mL.
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Q #2: Kwame’s uncle is seventeen less than three times Kwame’s age. Which of the equations represents Kwame’s uncle’s age (u) as it relates to Kwame’s age (k)?
A. u=17-3k
B. k=3u-17
C. k=17-3u
D. u=3k-17
Answer Explanation
We are asked to find the Kwame’s uncle’s age in terms of Kwame’s age.
First, we need to find the age of Kwame, which is k. Then, we know that Kwame’s uncle’s age is three times that of Kwame less 17. Then,
Kwame’s uncle’s age, u = 3k-17.
Thus, the relation that relates Kwame’s uncle’s age to that of Kwame is u=3k-17.
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Q #3: A bucket containing 2 4/5 gallons of water is 1/3 full. How many gallons of water is in one fully filled bucket?
A. 14/15
B. 2 7/15
C. 8 2/5
D. 6 4/5
Answer Explanation
We are asked to find the number of gallons full tank can hold. The fraction of full tank is 1.
First, we let x be the number of gallons in full tank. Then, set the proportion equation by setting the number of gallons on the numerator and fraction of tank on denominator as follows.
Convert the mixed fraction into proper fraction and cross-multiply to find the value of x.
Converting 42/5 to a mixed fraction is 8 2/5. Thus, when the tank is full, it holds 8 2/5 gallons of water.
