Question

Omar was born weighing 8 pounds, 3 ounces. The doctor says he should gain 5 ounces each week for the next 4 weeks. How much should Omar weigh after 4 weeks?

Answer 1

There are 16 ounces in a pound so,
he should weigh

8 pounds, 8 ounces after one week
8 pounds. 13 ounces after two weeks
9 pounds 2 ounces after three weeks
9 pounds 7 ounces after four weeks