Question

Omar is born weighing 8 pounds, 3 ounces. The doctor says he should again about 5 ounces each week for the next 4 weeks. How much should Omar weigh after 4 weeks?

Answer 1

Explanation:

9 pounds, 7 ounces

Answer 2

8 lbs 3 oz + 4 * 5 oz

8 lbs 3 oz + 20 oz

8lbs 23 oz there are 16 oz in a lb (23-16 = 7)

8 lbs + ( 1 lbs 7 oz)

9 lbs 7 oz