A patient with high blood pressure who weighs 168 pounds is put on a diet to lose 21 pounds in three months. The patient loses 10 1/8 pounds the first month and 9 5/8 pounds the second month. How much weight must be lost the third month for the goal to be achieved?

A) 2 1/4 pounds
B) 1 1/4 pounds
C) 2 1/2 pounds
D) 1 1/2 pounds
E) 3 1/2 pounds


B) 1 1/4 pounds

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