<PRE><B>Question 349366</B>
A) 176 - 170 = 6 lbs; 45 - 15 = 30 days


Solve by ratio:


6/30 = x/15 .....solve for x


x = 3 lbs .....so, in 15 days time, he is able to lose 3 lbs


176 lbs + 3 lbs = 179 lbs ......weight a day 0; beginning of diet


B) 179 - 165 = 14 lbs


Solve by ratio:


3 lbs /15 days = 14 lbs / x ......solve for x


x = 14 (15) / 3


x = 70 days
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