Question

HALP MEH PLZZZZ!

Consider that a 1/2 cup serving of 1% cottage cheese is equivalent to 125 grams. If one ounce of cottage cheese is equivalent to 28.25 grams, how many ounces are in a 1/2 cup serving? Calculate to the nearest hundredth.

A) 3.22 ounces

B) 4.41 ounces

C) 4.65 ounces

D) 5.25 ounces

Answer 1

Option B

Explanation:

we know that

One ounce of cottage cheese is equivalent to 28.25 grams

1/2 cup serving of cottage cheese is equivalent to 125 grams.

so

By proportion

`(1)/(28.25)(ounce)/(grams)=(x)/(125)(ounce)/(grams)\\ \\x=125/28.25\\ \\x=4.42\ ounces`