TASK 12
Owning a Pet
Dog Facts
Dogs need between 30 and 60 minutes of exercise e each day
A dog needs to be groomed every day
A dog needs approximately 8 ounces of water for every
10 pounds it weighs
Dogs nails need to be trimmed once per month
Table: Recommended Amount of Food
Amount of Food (Ounces) Weight of Dog (Pounds)
3-12 8
13-25 16
26-50 24
51-100 32-40
Question 1: Michael plans to walk his dog for 25 minutes in the
morning and 35 minutes in the evening. How many hours does Michael spend
walking his dog each week?
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Question 2: Use Dog Facts to help you answer this question. Julius weighs
approximately 48 pounds. How many ounces of water should Julius have
each day?
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MATHEMATICS PERFORMANCE TASKS 40 Christie Wainwright