Question

Ray’s weight increased by 11% in the last two years. If he gained 16.5 pounds, what was his weight two years ago?

A. 180 pounds
B. 100 pounds
C. 150 pounds
D. 110 pounds
E. 140 pounds

Answer 1

The answer is C. 150 pounds.

Solution:
To calculate the the increased weight of Ray you have to multiply it from the choices A - E .
And if one of it equals to 16.5 then that would be the increase weight of Ray two years ago. So the answer is letter C. 150 pounds.

Answer 2

Answer:

The answer is C. 150 pounds.

Step-by-step explanation:

you have to multiply all the weights and see which will come out to 16.5