If Lalon loses 8 pounds, he will weigh twice as much as his sister. Together they now weigh 278 pounds. What is Lalon’s present weigh in pounds?

A 135

B 139

C 147

D 188

Correct Answer: Option D

Consider , Sister weight Now as x Lalon’s weight (2 times +8) = 2x+8

Here,

(2x+8)+(x) =278

x=90

Lalon’s weight is = (2 X 90 +8) =188