Question

Jack's dog is too heavy. According to the veterinarian, the dog needs to lose 16 pounds over the next three months. During the first month he lost 5 1/8 pounds. The second month he lost 4 2/3 pounds. a. How much weight did Jack's dog lose during the first two months? b. How much weight does his dog need to lose in the third month to reach the goal advised by the veterinarian?

Answer 1

Answer: a) 9 19/24 lbs b)6 5/24 lbs

Step-by-step explanation:

a) In the first month, Jack's dog lost 5 1/8 lbs, and during the second month lost 4 2/3 lbs. The total weight his dog lost during the first two months would be 5 1/8 lbs + 4 2/3 lbs which is 9 19/24 lbs.

b) The weight his dog needs to lose in the third month to reach the goal of losing 16 pounds would be 16 - 9 19/24, which gives you 6 5/24 lbs.