A baby gains 11 pounds in its first year of life. The baby gained 4 and one-fourth pounds during the first four months and 3 and one-halfpounds in its second four months. How much did the baby gain in the last four months?

3 and one-fourthpounds
3 and one-halfpounds
4 pounds
5 pounds

Question

A baby gains 11 pounds in its first year of life. The baby gained 4 and one-fourth pounds during the first four months and 3 and one-halfpounds in its second four months. How much did the baby gain in the last four months?
                   
3 and one-fourthpounds
3 and one-halfpounds
4 pounds
5 pounds

xAbbiex · Answer

The answer would be the first one becuase  4 1/4 + 3 1/2 = 7 3/4 so 11 - 7 3/4 = 3 1/4 in the last four months. Easy math :)

sadiemae · Answer

Thanks!