Javier is \( 175 \% \) heavier than his brother. If Javier's brother weighs 80 pounds, how much does Javier weigh? Enter your answer in the box. Ib

Javier is \( 175\% \) heavier than his brother, which means he weighs \( 100\% + 175\% = 275\% \) of his brother's weight. To find out how much Javier weighs, you can multiply his brother's weight by \( 2.75 \): \[ \text{Weight of Javier} = 80 \, \text{pounds} \times 2.75 = 220 \, \text{pounds} \] So, Javier weighs \( 220 \, \text{pounds} \). This little math conundrum is a fun way to practice percentages, which is an important concept, especially in budgeting or cooking! You see, every time you have a recipe, figuring out how to increase or decrease servings often requires a good grasp of percentages!