Question

A baby gains 11 pounds in its first year of life. The baby gained 4 1/4 pounds during the first four months and 3 1/2 pounds in its
second four months. How much did the baby gain in the last four months?
3 1/4pounds
31/2 pounds
4 pounds
5 Pounds

Answer 1

3 1/4 or 3.25
4.25 plus 3.50 is 7.75
11-7.75 equals 3.25