Answer:
63.1 pounds
Step-by-step explanation:
1. Change the percentage into a decimal.
12.5% ↔ .125
2. multiply the percentage as a decimal with 72.
72x.125= 9 (this is the same as what is 12.5% of 72)
3. Subtract the number you just got from 72
72-9= 63
It is linear. So A is the answer.
I belive your answer is b.
The <u>answer would be 6</u>. The number line which shows you the number 6 or any solution for 6 would be your answer.