Solve for base in the problem. Round to the nearest hundredth, if necessary.
-60% of pounds is 90 pounds.

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To solve for the base, we can use the formula:

(percentage/100) x base = amount

Plugging in the given values, we get:

(60/100) x base = 90

Simplifying and solving for base, we get:

0.6 x base = 90
base = 90/0.6
base = 150

Therefore, the base is 150 pounds, making choice (C) the correct answer. Let x be the base.
60% of x is 0.60x
0.60x = 90
x = 90/0.60
x = 150
Therefore, the answer is choice C.

Solve for Base in the Problem