Question

Jacks puppy weighed 12 pounds at its first veterinary appointment at the second appointment the puppy's weight had increased by 25% what is the weight in pounds of jacks puppy

Answer 1

15 pounds

Explanation:

Given data

Initial weight= 12 pounds

percent increase in weight = 25%

Let us find the increment

=25/100*12

=0.25*12

=3 pounds

Hence the weight in pounds of jacks puppy is

=3+12

=15 pounds