Question

Troy and Lozetta are solving a word problem about the combined weight of Rosalie's cat and dog. Who is correct in setting up the problem, and what is the correct sum?

a) Troy is correct, and the sum is 72.8 pounds.
b) Lozetta is correct, and the sum is -72.8 pounds.
c) Troy is correct, and the sum is -72.8 pounds.
d) Lozetta is correct, and the sum is 72.8 pounds.

Answer 1

Troy is correct, and the sum is 72.8 pounds.

Step-by-step explanation:

Troy is correct, and the sum is 72.8 pounds.

To find the combined weight of Rosalie's cat and dog, we add their individual weights. Let's assume the cat weighs 25.7 pounds and the dog weighs 47.1 pounds.

So, the sum of their weights is 25.7 + 47.1 = 72.8 pounds.