Question

Last month, when Joe took his puppy to the veterinarian, the puppy weighed 7 pounds. This month , the puppy weighed 11.2 pounds. what is the percentage increase of the weight of the puppy?
A. 4%
B. 63%
C. 37%
D. 60%

Answer 1

You count the pounds added to make 11 so 4

Answer 2

Answer:

60%

Step-by-step explanation:

New amount - Original amount/ original amount * 100

11.2 pounds - 7 pounds = 4.2

4.2/7 = 0.6

0.6*100 = 60.