John went on a diet 6 months ago when he weighed 224 pounds. If he now weighs 200 pounds and continues to lose at the same average monthly rate, in approximately how many months will he weigh 180 pounds?	Options:
A) 3
B) 3.5
C) 4
D) 4.5
E) 5
224 - 200= 
<gadget id="calculator">224 - 200</gadget>
<output>24</output>
24 pounds lost in 6 months    24/6= 
<gadget id="calculator"> 24/6</gadget>
<output>4</output>
4, so Joe is losing weight at a rate of 4 pounds per month.   ...in approximately how many months will he weigh 180 pounds?   A simple approach is to just list the weights.   Now: 200 lbs   In 1 month: 196 lbs   In 2 months: 192 lbs   In 3 months: 188 lbs   In 4 months: 184 lbs   In 5 months: 180 lbs   Answer: 5
<result>E</result>
John went on a diet 6 months ago when he weighed 224 pounds. If he now weighs 200 pounds and continues to lose at the same average monthly rate, in approximately how many months will he weigh 180 pounds?