Question

A baby gains 11 pounds in its first year of life. The baby gained 4 1/4 pounds during the first four months and 3 1/2 pounds in its second four months. how many pounds did the baby gain in the last four months?

Answer 1

3.25 pounds

Explanation:

x + 4 (1/2) + 3 (1/2) = 11

x + 4.25 + 3.5 = 11

x + 7.75 = 11

x = 11 - 7.75

x = 3.25 pounds