SOLUTION: Kelsey has a new baby brother. He weighs 8 lbs 3 oz. The doctor said the baby should gain about 5 ounces per week. At that rate, how much should the baby weigh after 12 weeks in lb

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Question 988676: Kelsey has a new baby brother. He weighs 8 lbs 3 oz. The doctor said the baby should gain about 5 ounces per week. At that rate, how much should the baby weigh after 12 weeks in lbs and oz?
Answer by Fombitz(32388) About Me  (Show Source):
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In 12 weeks, the baby gains 12%2A5=60 oz.
There are 16 oz in one pound.
60=3%2A16%2B12
So 60 oz is 3 lbs 12 oz.
(8,3)+(3,12)=(11,15)
11 lb, 15 oz