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Luther's pet Doberman puppy is growing super fast: its weight increases by 3% every week. If it weighs 15 lb. this week, how much will it weigh next week?

A. 15.45 lb.
B. 15.90 lb.
C. 16.10 lb.
D. 16.35 lb.

User Jason Nam
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Final answer:

Luther's Doberman puppy will weigh 15.45 lb. next week.

Step-by-step explanation:

If Luther's pet Doberman puppy's weight increases by 3% every week and it weighs 15 lb. this week, we can calculate its weight next week by multiplying its current weight by 1 plus the percentage increase (1 + 0.03). So next week, the puppy will weigh 15 lb. x 1.03 = 15.45 lb. Therefore, option A is the correct answer.

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