The dietician suggests that a client weighing 220 lbs. should lose 15% of the current body to meet the first weight loss goal
How many pounds does this client have to lose to meet the first weight loss goal? Record the answer rounding to the nearest whole number.
33 lbs
Global Rationale: The client currently weight 220 lbs. Convert 15% to the decimal equivalent of 15/100 or 0.15. Then, multiply 220 x 0.15 = 50. The healthcare provider wants the client to lose 33 lbs.
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