For the First 9 Months of Life, the Average Weight

question 43

Multiple Choice

For the first 9 months of life, the average weight w, in pounds, of a certain breed of dog increases at a rate that is inversely proportional to time t, in months. A 1-month-old puppy's weight is changing at a rate of 8 pounds per month, and a 9-month-old puppy weighs 90 pounds. Write a differential equation describing the rate of change of the weight of the puppy.

• A) pounds per month
• B) pounds per month
• C) pounds per month
• D) pounds per month
• E) pounds per month

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