Question

A baby weights 18 pounds at her four month appointment. Six months later she weights 24 pounds. By what percentage did the baby’s weight increase?

Answer 1

Answer: 25%

Explanation:

Given : Previous baby's weight = 18 pounds

New baby's weight = 24 pounds.

Increase in weight = New weight -Previews weight

=24 pounds - 18 pounds =6 pounds

Percentage increase in baby's weight =
`=\frac{\text{Increase in baby's weight}}{\text{previous weight}}*100`

`\\\\=(6)/(24)*100=25\%`

Hence, the percentage increase in baby's weight = 25%