Question

use the appropriate rounding rules to do the following calculation. express the result with the correct precision or correct number of significances. to her birth weight of 6 lb 12 oz, your baby adds 15.2 oz. what is her new weight in ounces? her new weight is oz. (type an integer or a decimal.)

Explanation:

Step1: Convert pounds to ounces

1 lb = 16 oz, so 6 lb = 6×16 = 96 oz.

Step2: Add initial ounces

The initial weight in ounces is 96 + 12=108 oz.

Step3: Add the weight gain

The new weight is 108 + 15.2 = 123.2 oz.

Answer:

123.2