Question

Kenny's kitten is growing rapidly. Over the last month, the kitten's weight increased by 12%. The kitten

now weighs 8.96 pounds. How much did Kenny's kitten weigh, in pounds, one month ago?

Answer 1

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Answer:

8 lb

Explanation:

The original weight W increased by 12% is ...

W + 12%·W = 8.96

1.12W = 8.96

W = 8.96/1.12 = 8.00

The kitten's weight a month ago was 8.0 pounds.