Question

Denzel has a new puppy that weighs 12 pounds. The vet says that the puppy is now at about 20% of its adult weight. What will be the adult
weight of the puppy Plz show me an explanation after who ever answers correctly first gets brainliest

Answer 1

Answer:

60 pounds

Step-by-step explanation:

To find the adult weight, multiply 12 by 5.

Since 12 pounds is 20% of the adult weight, 100% of the adult weight would be 12 times 5.

12(5)

= 60

So, the adult weight of the puppy will be 60 pounds