A person on a diet had the following weight gains and losses for 6 months: lost 1.4 lb, lost 2.2 lb, gained 2.4 lb, gained 0.7 lb, lost 1.7 lb, gained 1.9 lb. Did the person gain or lose weight over the 6 months?

What will be an ideal response?


-1.4 - 2.2 + 2.4 + 0.7 - 1.7 + 1.9
-5.3 + 5.0 = -0.3 lb

The person lost 0.3 lb over 6 months.

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