Question

Louisa has a goal of collecting 100 pounds of dog food for a local shelter. She records how many pounds of food she collects each week. Week Pounds Collected 1 20.5 2 18 and three-fourths 3 32.75 How many more pounds of dog food does Louisa need to reach her goal? 18 27 28 72

Answer 1

C. 28

Explanation:

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Answer 2

Given:

Louisa has a goal of collecting 100 pounds of dog food for a local shelter.

The table of values which represents the number of pounds of food she collects each week.

To find:

The number of more pounds of dog food Louisa need to reach her goal.

Solution:

For first week = 20.5 pounds

For second week =
`18(3)/(4)=18.75`

For third week = 32.75

Now,

`\text{Remaining pounds of dog food Louisa needs}=100-(20.5+18.75+32.75)`

`\text{Remaining pounds of dog food Louisa needs}=100-72`

`\text{Remaining pounds of dog food Louisa needs}=28\text{ Pounds}`

Therefore, the correct option is C.