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 much did the baby gain in the last four months

Answer 1

Hey mate.....

here's Ur answer....

As it is shown that baby is 8 months old..

In first 4 months the weight gain is =4 1/4 pounds.

Whereas in second 4 months the weight is = 1/2 pounds

So the baby is 8 Months old and his last 4 months will be the second 4 months ..

Hence his weight in the last 4 months is gained by 3 1/2 pounds.

Hope it Helps♥

Answer 2

ANSWER IS HERE

Given that

The baby gained 4 1/4 pounds during the four months.

The baby gained 3 1/2 pounds during the second four months.

So,the baby is 8 months old and weight

4 1/4 + 3 1/2

17/4 + 7/2

17/4 +14/4

31/4

7 3 / 4

The weight gained in last four months

11 - 7 3/4

11/1 - 31/4

44/4-31/4

13/4 =3 1/4

3.25

3 1/2 pounds is the answer.

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