Question

Puppy A weighs 6 kilograms, which is about 30% of its adult weight.

a. Write an equation of this situation using the variable w for the adult weight.
b. What will be the approximate adult weight of the puppy?

Answer 1

a.

Required equation is

6 kg is 30% of w

0.3w = 6

b.

Solve the equation

w = 6/0.3

w = 20 kg

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Answer 2

a.

Required equation is

6 kg is 30% of w

0.3w = 6

b.

Solve the equation

w = 6/0.3

w = 20 kg

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