a certain animal in the zoo has consumed 39 pounds of food in 6 days . if it continues to eat at the same rate , in how many more days will its total consumption be 117 pounds ?  Choices
A) 8  B) 7  C) 12  D) 9  E) none of the above

Rationale: ans is c : 39 pounds - - > 6 days 117 pounds - - > x days x = 117 * 6 / 39 = 18 the animal has already consumed food in 6 days so the the number of days for it ' s total consumption be 117 pounds is 18 - 6 = 12
Answer: C