Joe went on a diet 4 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?  Choices.
A) 3 B) 3.5 C) 3 D) 4.5 E) 5

Rationale: 222 - 198 = 24 pounds lost in 4 months 24 / 4 = 6 , so joe is losing weight at a rate of 6 pounds per month . . . . in approximately how many months will he weigh 180 pounds ? a simple approach is to just list the weights . now : 198 lbs in 1 month : 192 lbs in 2 months : 186 lbs in 3 months : 180 lbs answer : c
Answer: C