Aleesia lost 1.5 pounds each week for 10 weeks. Alexei lost 2.5 pounds each week for 8 weeks. How many pounds did the two friends combine to lose? Give the rationale and then the answer.
Let's think step by step. Alessia = 1.5 * 10 = 15 pounds. Alexei = 2.5 * 8 = 20 pounds. 15 + 20 = 35 pounds. Together they lost 35 pounds.. The answer is: 35.

The weights of Christine's two cats are 7 and 10 pounds. What is her dog's weight if its weight is twice the sum of her two cats' weights? Give the rationale and then the answer.
Let's think step by step. The sum of the weights of Christine's two cats is 7 + 10 = 17 pounds. Christine's dog weighs 17 x 2 = 34 pounds.. The answer is: 34.

Jeff plays tennis for 2 hours. He scores a point every 5 minutes. He wins a match when he scores 8 points. How many games did he win? Give the rationale and then the answer.
Let's think step by step. He played for 2 * 60 = 120 minutes. So he scores 120 / 5 = 24 points. That means he won 24 / 8 = 3 games.. The answer is: 3.