Question

this graph shows an elephants weight over time.
complete the paragraph below by filling in the correct numbers.
at the age of 15, the elephant weighed \boxed{} pounds. during the next 5 years, the elephant grew at a rate of \boxed{} pounds per year. after that, the elephants weight remained constant between the ages of \boxed{} and 25.

Explanation:

Step1: Find weight at age 15

Check the graph: at age 15, weight is 11,000 pounds.

Step2: Calculate growth rate (15-20 years)

Weight at 20: 12,000 lbs. Growth: $12000 - 11000 = 1000$ lbs over 5 years. Rate: $\frac{1000}{5} = 200$ lbs/year.

Step3: Find constant weight period

Graph is flat from age 20 to 25.

Answer:

11000
200
20