SOLUTION: 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?

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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?
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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Hi
Question is asking how long it will take to gain 9 2/3lbs (21 2/3 - 12)
At 2/3 lb per week
%282%2F3%29%2A+x+=+29%2F3
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2%2A+x+=+29
x = 14 1/2 Wks
check your answer
29/2 * 2/3 = 58/6 = 29/3 or 2 2/3 lbs