Answer:
To determine the percentage change in Gary's weight, we'll use the formula:
Percentage change = ((final value - initial value) / initial value) * 100
Given:
Initial weight (after high school) = 187 pounds
Final weight (5 years later) = 228 pounds
Plugging in the values:
Percentage change = ((228 - 187) / 187) * 100
Simplifying:
Percentage change = (41 / 187) * 100
Percentage change ≈ 21.93%
Therefore, Gary's weight has increased by approximately 21.93%.
