Question

During his first year of life, Avery gained 12 3/4 lb. During his second year of life, Avery gained 40% less weight than he did during his first year of life.

How much weight did Avery gain during his second year of life?

Express your answer as a mixed number in simplest form.

Answer 1

i dont get it

Answer 2

its 0.318

Answer 3

it wont let me delete the long text

Answer 4

i fixed it

Answer 5

so what i would so is but 12_3/4 as a deci al +12.75 then divide that by 40%

Answer 6

which is 0.40

Answer 7

u dont divide

Answer 8

12.75 - 0.4 (12.75) = ?

Answer 9

157.4625

Answer 10

12.75 - .4 (12.75) = 12.75 - 5.1 = 7.65 = 7 13/20

Answer 11

ok thanks