During his first year of life, Avery gained 12 3/4 lb. During his second year of life, Avery gained 40% less weight than he did

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During his first year of life, Avery gained 12 3/4 lb. During his second year of life, Avery gained 40% less weight than he did

during his first year of life.
How much weight did Avery gain during his second year of life?

Express your answer as a mixed number in simplest form.

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ololo11 [35] · Answer 1 · 2022-10-11T03:22:38+03:00

ololo11 [35]3 years ago

5 0

<span>Okay. Then you would turn 12 3/4 into an improper fraction. Which would be 51/4. Then you multiply 51/4 x 40/100. which is 51/10. as a mixed number it would be 5 1/10.</span>