A group of fitness club members lose a combined total of 28 kilograms in 1 week. There are approximately 2.2 pounds in 1 kilogram. Assuming the weight lose happened at a constant rate, about how many pounds did the group lose each day?
first turn 28 kilograms into pounds by multiplying 2.2 by 28. You end up with 61.6 pounds lost in one week. Next you take 61.6 divided by 7 to know how many pounds were lost in each day. You should end up with about 8.8 pounds.