SOLUTION: If Tom's baby sister adds 5 pounds to her weight, she will be 25% heavier thn she is now. How much does she weigh now?
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Question 909234: If Tom's baby sister adds 5 pounds to her weight, she will be 25% heavier thn she is now. How much does she weigh now?
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
x weight now
(x+5) = 1.25x
5/.25 = x = 20lb, weight now
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