Before James starts the strength phase training of his cycle he has a powerlifting total of 2200 pounds at a bodyweight of 245 pounds.  He manages to gain 15% on his total and 8 pounds of body weight.  What is the ratio of his lifting total to bodyweight?
He added 2200*.15=
<gadget id="calculator">2200*.15</gadget>
<output>330</output>
330 pounds to his total.
That means his new title is 2200+330=
<gadget id="calculator">2200+330</gadget>
<output>2_530</output>
2530 pound total.
His new body weight is 245+8=
<gadget id="calculator">245+8</gadget>
<output>253</output>
253 pounds.
So he has 2530/253=
<gadget id="calculator">2530/253</gadget>
<output>10</output>
10 for his ratio.

<result>10</result>