Question

The table shows the proportional relationship between a hedgehog's

weight loss and the number of days of hibernation. How much weight does
the hedgehog lose during 120 days of hibernation?
Explain how you know that the relationship between the hedgehog's weight
loss and the number of days of hibernation is proportional.

The hedgehog’s total change in weight over 120 days is ____ ounces.

Answer 1

-3.6

Explanation:

proportional means the amount on the right is amount on the left multiplied by some coefficient - proportion. The proportion is calculated by dividing one side by another. Since you need to calculate weight based on days, you need the proportion of weight/days, so divide -0.27/9 or -0.78/26, in all cases you'll receive -0.03. This means for each day in hibernation hedgehog loses 0.03 pounds. 120 days will be 120*-0.03 which gives you -3.6