John weighs 239 pounds. if he loses 23/4 pounds each week for 24 weeks, how much will John then weigh?

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John weighs 239 pound. If he loses 2 3/4 pounds each week for 24 weeks, how much will John then weigh?

Answer 1

start wate=239

luze wate...24*(23/4)=6*23=138

239-138=101

######### but maebee that junk shood be (2 & 3/4)...=2.75 pounds

2.75*24=66

239-66=173