document.write( "Question 345581: A 12-pound puppy is gaining weight at a rate of 2/3 lb per week. How much more time will it take for the puppys weight to exceed 21 2/3lb? \n" ); document.write( "
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\n" ); document.write( "Question is asking how long it will take to gain 9 2/3lbs (21 2/3 - 12)
\n" ); document.write( "At 2/3 lb per week\r
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\n" ); document.write( "\"2%2A+x+=+29\"\r
\n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( "x = 14 1/2 Wks\r
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\n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( "29/2 * 2/3 = 58/6 = 29/3 or 2 2/3 lbs
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