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A small jar holds 75% as much as a large jar. If the small holds 36 ounces, how many ounces does the large hold? Explain your reasoning.

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Answer:

the answer is 48 ounces i took that on my test I'm positive

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User Stijn
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Answer:

48 ounces

Explanation:

x = small jar

y = large jar

x= 0.75y

36= 0.75y

y = 48

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