Question

A river otter eats about 0.15 times its weight in food each day. At the Baytown Zoo,the male otter weighs 5 pounds. About how much food will the otter at the zoo consume each day? Explain how you found your answer.

Answer 1

.15 × 80 = 12

16 ounces in one pound

16 × 5 = 80

.15 × 80 = 12 ounces of food a day.