SP's weight after her last visit was 85 lbs. Recalculate her percent loss of weight
Original Weight - Final Weight = Loss of Weight 120 - 85 = 35 lbs
Loss of Weight/Original Weight x 100 = % Loss 35/120 x 100 = 29%
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