Question

A puppy weighed 27 lb. His weight increased by 233% by the time he was 1 year old.

How much did the puppy weigh when he was 1 year old?

Answer 1

@butterflydreamer

Answer 2

1. you multiple 27 by 2.33 (which is the percent in the decimal form)
2. you add 27 to (27x2.33)
3. You should get about 89.91 pounds

Answer 3

hmmm.
Well we know original he weighed 27 lb right?
This means at 100% = 27 lb

We know that there was a 223% INCREASE in the puppy's weight (daamn LOL)
So that means we need to find out what
233 % + 100 % = 333 % equals to.

To do this, first find out what 1% equals to.

We know 100% = 27 lb.
1% = 27/100 = ?

Then multiply this number by 333 to get 333% :)

Answer 4

Wait, are we trying to get percentage format or LB?

Answer 5

lb because the question asks for the weight of the puppy :)

Answer 6

0.27

Answer 7

Ahh right.

Answer 8

yeah so 1% = 0.27
333% = 0.27 * 333 = ?

Answer 9

89.91

Answer 10

yeeep :)

Answer 11

Thanks!

Answer 12

no problem :D