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?
Choose the correct choice from the following answers
A) 3  B) 3.5  C) 4  D) 4.5  E) 5

Rationale: 222 - 198 = 24 pounds lost in 12 months 24 / 12 = 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 : c
Answer: C