Rule: start at \(\large \frac{1}{2}\) , add \(\large \frac{1}{3}\)

Rule: start at \(\large 3\frac{1}{8}\) , substract \(\large \frac{3}{4}\)

Rule: start at \(\large 5\frac{1}{2}\) , add \(\large 1\frac{1}{5}\)

Rule: start at \(\large 6\frac{2}{3}\) , substract \(\large 1\frac{1}{4}\)

Jarett’s puppy weighed \(\large 3\frac{3}{4}\) ounces at birth. At one week old, the puppy weighed \(\large 5\frac{1}{8}\) ounces. At two weeks old, the puppy weighed \(\large 6\frac{1}{2}\) ounces. If the weight gain continues in this pattern, how much will the puppy weigh at three weeks old?

A baker started out with 12 cups of flour. She had \(\large 9\frac{1}{4}\) cups of flour left after the first batch of batter she made. She had \(\large 6\frac{1}{2}\) cups of flour left after the second batch of batter she made. If she makes two more batches of batter, how many cups of flour will be left?