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Question
Casen and Damon both reduced their weight by 18%. Before they lost the weight, Casen weighed 220 pounds and Damon weighed 186 pounds. What was the approximate amount of weight they lost combined?
Responses
A 40 pounds40 pounds
B 33 pounds33 pounds
C 73 pounds73 pounds
D 96 pounds96 pounds
To find the approximate amount of weight they lost combined, we first need to find the weight each person lost individually.
Casen's weight loss = 220 pounds * 0.18 = 39.6 pounds (approximately 40 pounds)
Damon's weight loss = 186 pounds * 0.18 = 33.48 pounds (approximately 33 pounds)
To find the combined weight loss, we add the weight each person lost individually:
40 pounds + 33 pounds = 73 pounds
Therefore, the approximate amount of weight they lost combined is 73 pounds.
Answer: C) 73 pounds