Question

Omar is born weighing 8 pounds, 3 ounces. The doctor says he he should gain about 5 ounces each week for the next 4 weeks. How much should Omar weigh after 4 weeks?

Answer 1

`color(blue)(9lbs and color(blue)7oz`

Explanation:

Must gain `5oz` per week,`4` weeks`=4 xx 5=20oz`

`:8lbs 3oz+20oz`

`:.8lbs23oz`

`:.16oz= 1lb`

`:.color(blue)(9lbs and 7 oz`