Question

Carson's plan of care is to gain 2 lbs each month for the next 4 months. He now weighs 40 kg. At the end of 4 months, Carson should weigh _____ pounds.

A) 40 lbs
B) 48 lbs
C) 56 lbs
D) 64 lbs

Answer 1

Carson should weigh approximately 96 pounds at the end of 4 months.

Step-by-step explanation:

In order to calculate Carson's weight at the end of 4 months, we need to determine how much weight he will gain each month. The plan of care states that he will gain 2 lbs each month for the next 4 months. Since he currently weighs 40 kg, we need to convert his weight to pounds to perform the calculation. 1 kilogram is equal to approximately 2.20462 pounds, so to convert Carson's weight from kg to lbs, we multiply 40 kg by 2.20462 to get 88.1848 lbs.

Now, we can calculate his weight at the end of 4 months by adding the weight he will gain each month to his current weight. He will gain 2 lbs each month for a total of 8 lbs over 4 months. Adding 8 lbs to his current weight of 88.1848 lbs gives us a final weight of 96.1848 lbs, which we can round to 96 lbs.

Therefore, Carson should weigh approximately 96 pounds at the end of 4 months.