Question

When Ryan was born, he weighed 7 pounds.At 6 months, he weighed 11.2 pounds. Amanda weighed 6 pounds when she was born, and 12.9 pounds at 6 months. Which baby had a greater percent increase in weight? Explain.

Answer 1

Sample response: The percent change in Ryan’s weight was 4.2/7, or 60%. The percent change in Amanda’s weight was 6.9/6, or 115%. Amanda had a greater percent increase in weight.

Explanation:

consider in your response:

1. Percent increases are found by dividing each baby’s change in weight by the birth weight.
2. Amanda weighed less at birth, but had a greater percent increase in weight.

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Answer 2

The percent change in Ryan’s weight was 4.2/7, or 60%. The percent change in Amanda’s weight was 6.9/6 , or 115%. Amanda had a greater percent increase in weight.