SOLUTION: Alice lost an average of 5 pounds monthly for a 12 month period. In the first 3 months she lost a total of 6 pounds. How many pounds did she lose during the remaining 9 months

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Question 590981: Alice lost an average of 5 pounds monthly for a 12 month period. In the first 3 months she lost a total of 6 pounds. How many pounds did she lose during the remaining 9 months
Answer by edjones(8007) About Me  (Show Source):
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12*5=60 Total lbs lost.
60-6=54 lbs she lost during the remaining 9 mos.
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Ed