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9.1 Exercise 42

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Use the problem-solving strategy for word problems to solve. Answer in complete sentences.

After 33 months on a diet, Lisa had lost 12%\text{12}\% of her original weight. She lost 2121 pounds. What was Lisa's original weight?

OpenStax Prealgebra 2e, 9.1 Use a Problem Solving Strategy, exercise 42

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