In order to maintain a healthy weight, an average adult dog that weighs 22 kilograms must consume 12 grams of dog food per kilogram of its body weight each day. A specialty pet store sells dog food by the cup, where 5 cups of dog food weighs 490 grams. About how many cups of dog food should the dog consume each day in order to maintain a healthy weight?
A. 0.37
B. 0.54
C. 2.69
D. 2.40

Question

In order to maintain a healthy weight, an average adult dog that weighs 22 kilograms must consume 12 grams of dog food per kilogram of its body weight each day. A specialty pet store sells dog food by the cup, where 5 cups of dog food weighs 490 grams. About how many cups of dog food should the dog consume each day in order to maintain a healthy weight?
	A.  	0.37
	B.  	0.54
	C.  	2.69
	D.  	2.40

anonymous · Answer

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richyw · Answer

well if the dog needs to eat 12 grams of food per kg per day, and weighs 22 kg then how many grams of food does it need to eat per day?

richyw · Answer

then you have $$\frac{5}{490}\frac{\text{cups}}{g}$$so multiply that by the grams per day and you have your answer.

anonymous · Answer

ok im sorry my internet is acting up its either C or D

richyw · Answer

do you not have a calculator to check which one? or are you struggling with the math?