A contestant on the biggest loser lost 78.8 pounds over a period of two months. At the end of the two month period, the contestant weighed 194.3 pounds. How much did the contestant weigh when the show began?

The contestant weighed 73.1 pounds when the show began.

Step-by-step explanation:

Given: A contestant lost 78.8 pounds over a period of two months.

At the end of the two month period, he weighed 194.3 pounds.

Initial weight = weight at the end of the two month period + weight lost by contestant

= 194.3 +78.8 pounds

= 273.1 pounds

Hence, the contestant weighed 73.1 pounds when the show began.

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