Question

1. the table below shows the weight loss of four people during various durations of time. who has lost the most weight per week?

name	number of weeks	weight loss (lbs)
blake	14	33.6 lbs
ryleigh	8	21.6 lbs
presley	12	27.6 lbs

Explanation:

Step1: Calculate Landon's weight - loss per week

Divide Landon's total weight - loss by the number of weeks. $\frac{23.1}{11}=2.1$ lbs per week.

Step2: Calculate Blake's weight - loss per week

Divide Blake's total weight - loss by the number of weeks. $\frac{33.6}{14}=2.4$ lbs per week.

Step3: Calculate Ryleigh's weight - loss per week

Divide Ryleigh's total weight - loss by the number of weeks. $\frac{21.6}{8}=2.7$ lbs per week.

Step4: Calculate Presley's weight - loss per week

Divide Presley's total weight - loss by the number of weeks. $\frac{27.6}{12}=2.3$ lbs per week.

Step5: Compare the unit rates

$2.1<2.3<2.4<2.7$

Answer:

Ryleigh