After a Year of Weight Training, Harold's Weight Changed from 172

question 18

Multiple Choice

After a year of weight training, Harold's weight changed from 172 pounds to 185 pounds. What is his percent increase in weight to the nearest tenth?

• A) 13.0 pounds
• B) 8.0%
• C) 7.6%
• D) 7.0%

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