Question

The weights of three kittens at one week old were 4.1 ounces, 3.5 ounces, and 3.4 ounces. If each kitten gained 2.5 ounces, how much would each of the kittens weigh? A 11 ounces B 6.6 ounces, 6 ounces, and 5.9 ounces C 1.6 ounces, 1 ounce, 0.9 ounces

Answer 1

B 6.6 ounces, 6 ounces, and 5.9 ounces

Explanation:

First Kitten

Weighed: 4.1 ounces

Current weight => 4.1 ounces + 2.5 ounces

=>6.6 ounces

Second Kitten

Weighed: 3.5 ounces

Current weight => 3.5 ounces + 2.5 ounces

=>6 ounces

Third Kitten

Weighed: 3.4 ounces

Current weight => 3.4 ounces + 2.5 ounces

=> 5.9 ounces

Each of the kittens would weigh :

6.6 ounces, 6 ounces, and 5.9 ounces