Jack went on a diet 6 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 180 pounds? Options: A) 3 B) 3,5 C) 4 D) 4,5 E) 5
Joe lost his weigh 24 pounds during 6 months. That means that he lost 4 pounds per month. He should lose more 18 pounds to be 180 pounds.   So it would take   18/4= 
<gadget id="calculator">  18/4</gadget>
<output>9/2 = around 4.5</output>
4.5 months.   Correct answer is 4,5
<result>D</result>
Jack went on a diet 6 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 180 pounds?