Answer:
the percentage is 5.56%
Step-by-step explanation:
The computation of the percentage that the tom should decrease is shown below:
As Doctor said tom to reduce 15 pounds
As of now the tom has 285 pounds
So after considering the 15 pounds, it would be
= 285 - 15
= 270 pounds
Now the percentage that should be considered is
= (285 - 270) ÷ (270)
= 5.56%
Hence, the percentage is 5.56%
