Answer:
The large puppy weighs 21 pounds.
Step-by-step explanation:
Givens
- The small puppy weighs 4 1/2 pounds.
- The large puppy weighs 4 2/3 times as much as the small puppy.
First, we need to transform each mixed number into fractions
\(4\frac{1}{2}=\frac{9}{2}\\4\frac{2}{3}=\frac{14}{3}\)
Now, the situation can be expressed as
\(L=\frac{14}{3}S\)
Where \(L\) is the large puppy and \(S\) is the small puppy.
And we know \(S=\frac{9}{2}\)
Replacing this value, we have
\(L=\frac{14}{3} \times \frac{9}{2}=\frac{126}{6} =21\)
Therefore, the large puppy weighs 21 pounds.
