For the First 9 Months of Life, the Average Weight

question 38

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 7 pounds per month, and a 9-month-old puppy weighs 105 pounds. Find a particular solution for the weight of the puppy as a function of time. Round as necessary to one decimal place.

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

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