Arturo O. answered • 09/01/17
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The bear lost weight at a rate of
(64.4 lbs) / (7.5 months) ≅ 8.6 lbs/month
Arturo O.
You are welcome, April.
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09/01/17
April G.
thanks for taking the time out to help me
But it says that the answer is incorrect
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09/01/17
Arturo O.
Based on the wording of the problem, and the numbers provided in the problem, the weight loss per month has to be 64.4/7.5 lbs/month. There is no other possible answer, with this information. Perhaps since it is a loss of weight, they want the rate expressed as a negative number. To say the bear lost weight at a rate of 8.6 lbs/month is the same as saying his weight changed at a rate of -8.6 lbs/month. Try -8.6 lbs/month and post a comment to let me know.
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Alexis V.
Hey, I did that, but before I submit it, is that the answer rounded to the nearest tenth?
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April G.
09/01/17