James went on a diet 12 months ago when he weighed 222 pounds. If he now weighs 198 pounds and continues to lose at the same average monthly rate, in approximately how many months will he weigh 190 pounds?
Select
A) 3	B) 3.5	C) 4	D) 4.5	E) 5
222 - 198= 
<gadget id="calculator">222 - 198</gadget>
<output>24</output>
24 pounds lost in 12 months    24/12= 
<gadget id="calculator"> 24/12</gadget>
<output>2</output>
2, so Joe is losing weight at a rate of 2 pounds per month.   ...in approximately how many months will he weigh 190 pounds?   A simple approach is to just list the weights.   Now: 198 lbs   In 1 month: 196 lbs   In 2 months: 194 lbs   In 3 months: 192 lbs   In 4 months: 190 lbs   Answer: 4
<result>C</result>
James went on a diet 12 months ago when he weighed 222 pounds. If he now weighs 198 pounds and continues to lose at the same average monthly rate, in approximately how many months will he weigh 190 pounds?