When Ryan was born, he weighed 7 pounds.At 6 months, he weighed 11.2 pounds. Amanda weighed 6 pounds when she was born, and 12.9 pounds at 6 months. Which baby had a greater percent increase in weight? Explain
The percent change in Ryan’s weight was 42/7 or 60%. The percent change in Amanda’s weight was 6.9/6, or 115%. Amanda had a greater percent increase in weight.
The percent change in Ryan’s weight was 4.2/7, or 60%. The percent change in Amanda’s weight was 6.9/6 , or 115%. Amanda had a greater percent increase in weight.
