Question

At 6 weeks old, Tarik's beagle puppy weighed 2.4 kg. Now, the 18-week old puppy welghs 8.4 kg. Find the rate of change.​

Answer 1

0.5 kg/week

Explanation:

rate of change = (change in weight)/(change in time)

rate of change = (8.4 kg - 2.4 kg)/(18 weeks - 6 weeks)

rate of change = 6 kg / 12 weeks

rate of change = 0.5 kg/week