Real-Life Math
You are a guide dog trainer. A week ago, you were approached by one of your seniors to train a Siberian husky. The client recently lost his vision, and always had huskies as pets. But you aren't used to training huskies. You decide to do some research before accepting a husky pup into the program.
The "puppy-walking" phase of the training involves a 12-month program of teaching the canine proper walking techniques (like pace and awareness).
This 12-month segment is subject to change. It depends on the dog's growth rate and how fast he matures. If the dog grows quickly, he may be able to move on to the intensive training phase quicker than other breeds.
"Yes, there is definitely math in guide dog training," says trainer Joanne Ritter. "While you don't need an advanced talent in math, you do need to know how to add, subtract, multiply and divide. As in most fields, this kind of thing comes in very handy."
Based on your research, huskies grow to an average of 95 pounds at a rate of 7 pounds per month. The husky you will be working with is already 18 pounds. How many months will it take this dog to reach adult size?