Answer:
18%
Step-by-step explanation:
Step one;
given
initial weight = 55 pounds
final weight= 45 pounds
Step two:
Required
the % weight decrease
% decrease= initial-final/initial *100
% decrease= 55-45/55 *100
% decrease= 10/55 *100
% decrease= 0.18 *100
% decrease= 18%
