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Arthur's dog, Shep, used to weigh158 pounds. The vet put him on a diet and he lost 13% of his weight. To the nearest pound, how much does Shep weigh now A

 Dec 6, 2014

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If he lost 13% of his weight, he must must weigh (100 - 13)%  = 87% of what he used to....

So......to find the "new" weight......just multiply  158 x .87........!!!

 

 Dec 6, 2014
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If he lost 13% of his weight, he must must weigh (100 - 13)%  = 87% of what he used to....

So......to find the "new" weight......just multiply  158 x .87........!!!

 

CPhill Dec 6, 2014

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