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The Gill family got a new puppy. The new puppy weighed 7.2 pounds when they got him. Within the first two months, the puppy gained 80% of his original weight. What is the weight of the puppy at the end of two months?

a 5.76 pounds
b 12.96 pounds
c 8.64 pounds
d 8 pounds
explain plzzz

User Elbek
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Answer:12.69

Explanation:

7.2 pounds + 80% =

12.96 pounds im telling you

User Krokoziabla
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Answer:

B. 12.96

Step-by-step explanation:First, you need to find 80% of 7.2 which is 5.76. Then, you add 7.2 plus 5.76 and that gives you 12.96.

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