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Percent Increase and Decrease

Question 6 • DAEP - Math 7 A (20 DAY TERM)

Marie and Jorge are both trying to lose weight. After 3 months they compared their weight loss. Marie’s weight went from 175 to 150. Jorge’s weight went from 190 to 180. Which statements are true regarding their weight loss? Select three options.

Answer
A
Jorge’s weight change was approximately 5%.
B
Marie’s weight change was approximately 14%.
C
Marie had the greater percent change.
D
Jorge had the greater percent change.
E
Marie’s weight change was approximately 1.4%.

Explanation

Marie lost 175 − 150 = 25 pounds, which is 25 ÷ 175 × 100 ≈ 14%. Jorge lost 190 − 180 = 10 pounds, which is 10 ÷ 190 × 100 ≈ 5%. Therefore, both approximate-percentage statements are true, and Marie had the greater percent change.

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