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Week 1: 2 1/2

Week 2: 3
Week 3: -1 1/4
Week 4: 4 1/4
Week 5: 1 1/4
Week 6: -1 1/2
Marcus is trying to gain weight for the upcoming wrestling season. His gains and losses (in pounds) each week are shown. How much weight did he gain over the six week period?
 A) 7 1 2 pounds
 B) 8 1 4 pounds
 C) 11 pounds
 D) 12 1 4 pounds

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 D) 12 1 4 pounds I think I am not sure
User Bahman
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Answer:The solution is 8 1/4 pounds

Explanation:

Add the weight gains and subtract the losses for a total gain of 8 1/4

pounds.

User Shabeer Ali
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