During the first year of life a whale gains about 30 tons of

During the first year of life, a whale gains about 30 tons of weight. What is the average weight gain per month?

A. 1.2 tons

B. 2.5 tons

C. 2.9 tons

D. 3.1 tons

Solution

B. To calculate the average, take the number of tons and divide by the number of months.

30/12 = 2.5 Tons per month