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The formula \( W=0.86 g^{2}-0.01 g+5.9 \) models the weight, \( W \), in ounces, for a cat who is fed \( g \) rams per day of a special food. According to the formula, how much will a cat weigh when it is fe 3 grams of the special food per day? Round to the nearest hundredth.

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\(W = 13.61\)

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Step 1 :\(W = 0.86(3)^{2} - 0.01(3) + 5.9\)

Step 2 :\(W = 0.86(9) - 0.03 + 5.9\)

Step 3 :\(W = 7.74 - 0.03 + 5.9\)

Step 4 :\(W = 13.61\)

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