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How much did the puppy weight at birth?

How much did the puppy weight at birth?-example-1
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Answer:

The puppy weighed 6 pounds at birth.

Explanation:

First, we can see that the puppy gains weight in a steady pace of 2.5 pounds every week :

4 weeks : 16 pounds

4x2.5 = 10 pounds

16 pounds - 10 pounds, because 0 weeks means starting at 0 years old. 16 - 10 = 6 pounds.

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