Question

It is normal for some newborn babies to lose weight in their first week of life. Baby Todd's birth weight was 10 pounds. One week after being born, he is 10% lighter. What is Todd's current weight? pounds Submit

​

Answer 1

9 pounds

Explanation:

10% of 10 pounds is 1 pound so baby Todd's current weight is 9 pounds.

Answer 2

9 pounds

Explanation:

100% - 10% = 90%

90% -> .9

[Solving] 10 * .9 = 9

Have a nice day!

I hope this is what you are looking for, but if not - comment! I will edit and update my answer accordingly. (ノ^∇^)

- Heather