Question

If the child is gaining weight at an expected rate, a child who weighs 36 lb (16.3 kg) at 3 years of age would weigh what amount at age 5?

Answer 1

The child at 5 years old would weight: 60 lb (27.16 kg) If he continues gaining weight a that rate

To solve this problem we will use a rule of three with the problem information:

3 years-------- 36 lb child's weight

5 years -------- x

Applying the rule of three we get:

x = ( 5 years * 36 lb child's weigh) / 3 years

x = 60 lb

By converting the weight units from lb to kg we have:

x = 60 lb * 16.3 kg/36 lb

x = 27.16 kg

What is rule of three?

It describes the proportionality of 3 known data and an unknown data. When you have more than 3 known facts that are involved in the proportionality, it is known as a compound rule. The rule of three is also known as a direct proportions.

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