SOLUTION: A side of beef lost 35 percent of its weight in processing. If the side of beef weighed 546 pounds after processing, how many pounds did it weigh before processing? (A) 191 (B

Algebra ->  Equations -> SOLUTION: A side of beef lost 35 percent of its weight in processing. If the side of beef weighed 546 pounds after processing, how many pounds did it weigh before processing? (A) 191 (B      Log On


   

Question 339783: A side of beef lost 35 percent of its weight in processing. If the side of beef weighed 546 pounds after processing, how many pounds did it weigh before processing?
(A) 191
(B) 355
(C) 737
(D) 840
(E) 1560

Could you please explain the above problem.

Thanks
Answer by edjones(8007) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Let w be the weight before processing.
w-.35w=546
.65w=546
w=840 lbs
.
Ed