SOLUTION: After two months diet John lost 12lb which is 6% of his weight before he started the diet. John's weight two months ago was how many lbs?

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Question 16776: After two months diet John lost 12lb which is 6% of his weight before he started the diet. John's weight two months ago was how many lbs?
Answer by Earlsdon(6294) About Me  (Show Source):
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You can let W = John's weight before he started on the diet. 12lbs is 6% of W
12+=+0.06W Divide both sides by 0.06
12%2F0.06+=+W
W = 200lbs.