Mathematics Homework Help

EC Mathematics Problem Worksheet

 

A. New Puppy! You adopt a new puppy from the shelter. He is 8 pounds and growing fast! The vet predicts he will be 75 pounds when fully grown. You chose a good food for him which recommends feeding 1 cup twice per day for every 30 pounds of weight. The food comes in 40 pound bags, with 4 cups of food per every pound. A 40 lb bag costs $37.50

  1. At 8 pounds, how many cups of food should you feed your puppy per day?
  2. Assuming he stays at 8 pounds, how long would it take him to eat a full bag of food?
  3. When he is full grown, how many cups of food will you feed him per day?
  4. When he is fully grown, how much will it cost you to feed him for a week? (how muchwill it cost just for the portion of food he eats in a week’s time)
  5. When he is fully grown, how many bags of food will you have to buy every year to feedhim? (remember, you can only buy full bags of food)