After an Extended Illness, a Patient Is Advised to Gain $\frac { 1 } { 2 }$

question 36

Multiple Choice

After an extended illness, a patient is advised to gain 10 pounds in order to reach a healthy weight. During the next month, the patient gains 2 $\frac { 1 } { 2 }$ pounds the first week, 3 $\frac { 3 } { 4 }$ pounds the second week, 1 pounds the third week, and 4 $\frac { 3 } { 4 }$ pounds the fourth week. How many more pounds does the patient need to gain in order to reach the goal of a 12-pound increase?

• A) 2 pounds
• B) 3 pounds
• C) 1 pounds
• D) 0 pounds
• E) 4 pounds

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