Question

Elijah's puppy weighs 35 ounces.If he weighed 20 ounces at the last visit to the veterinarians office, what is the percent increase in the puppy's weight?

Answer 1

Answer:percent increase in the puppy's weight = 75%

Explanation:

Step 1

Percent Increase = New weight - Old weight/ old weight x 100

New weight of Elijah's puppy =35 ounces

Old weight of Elijah's puppy = 20 Ounces

Step 2-- Solving

Percent Increase = (35-20)/ 20 x 100

15/20 x 100

=3/4 x 100

= 75%