Concept explainers
a.
To calculate: weight gained or lost by Leon’s dog between ages 3,4 and 1,5.
a.
Answer to Problem 39PPS
Leon’s dog lost
Leon’s dog gained
Explanation of Solution
Given:
The table shows the weight of Leon’s dog during its first 5 years.
Age (years) | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
Weight (pounds) |
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Calculation:
Leon’s dog’s weight at the age of 4 years is
Leon’s dog’s weight at the age of 3 years is
Leon’s dog’s weight at the age of 5 years is
Leon’s dog’s weight at the age of 1 year is
Conclusion:
Leon’s dog lost
Leon’s dog gained
b.
To calculate:weight of Leon’s dog at the age of 7 years.
b.
Answer to Problem 39PPS
Leon’s dog will weigh
Explanation of Solution
Given:
The table shows the weight of Leon’s dog during its first 5 years.
Age (years) | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
Weight (pounds) |
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Leon’s dog gains
Calculation:
In 1 year Leon’s dog gains
At the age of 5 Leon’s dog weighs
Then, after 2 years, that is, at the age of 7 Leon’s dog will weigh
Conclusion:
Leon’s dog will weigh
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