ACT Math Practice Problem

The video tutorial explains a word problem about sugar consumption among high school students. It discusses how each track team member plans to reduce their sugar intake by at least 20% from the typical 67.5 pounds per year. The instructor demonstrates how to calculate the maximum sugar consumption using percentage reduction, providing two methods: subtracting 20% from the total and directly calculating 80% of the total. The tutorial emphasizes understanding the problem and applying mathematical concepts to find the solution.

What is the typical amount of sugar consumed by a high school student per year?

By what percentage do track team members plan to reduce their sugar consumption?

What is the maximum number of pounds of sugar that each track team member can consume in the coming year?

How do you calculate 20% of a given amount?

What is the final amount of sugar each track team member will consume after reducing their intake by 20%?