Before starting a body building program, Joe weighed 185 pounds. At the end of the program, he weighed 202 pounds. This is a percentage gain of:
A) 8.42 percent.
B) 17 percent.
C) 9.19 percent.
D) 0.919 percent.
E) 8.43 percent.

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The percentage gain is calculated by the formula: [(Final weight - Initial weight) / Initial weight] * 100. So, [(202 - 185) / 185] * 100 = 9.19 percent.

Before Starting a Body Building Program, Joe Weighed 185 Pounds