Question

You raise pigs. When you purchase the pig it weighs 52 pounds (lbs). Within 5–6 months your pig will gain around 400% in weight. How much should it weigh by then? Round to the nearest whole number

Answer 1

The pig should weigh approximately 208 pounds by then.

Step-by-step explanation:

The pig weighs 52 pounds and is expected to gain around 400% in weight within 5-6 months. To calculate the weight of the pig by then, we need to determine 400% of 52 pounds.

First, convert the percentage to decimal form by dividing it by 100: 400 ÷ 100 = 4.

Next, multiply the pig's initial weight by the decimal form of the percentage: 52 × 4 = 208.

Therefore, the pig should weigh approximately 208 pounds by then.

Answer 2

260 lbs

Step-by-step explanation:

This problem can be solved by adding 400% of 52 to itself.

400% of 52 (4 x 52) equals to 208.

52 + 208 = 260

I'm not sure why you would need to round in this problem since it'll equal to a whole number anyways...