Question

A store sells trail mix in a 5-pound bag. One serving of trail mix is 114 grams. What is the approximate number of servings in a 5-pound bag of trail mix, rounded to the nearest tenth?

a) 44.1 servings
b) 20.3 servings
c) 43.9 servings
d) 22.4 servings

Answer 1

To find the approximate number of servings in a 5-pound bag of trail mix, divide the weight of the bag (converted to grams) by the weight of each serving. The approximate number of servings is 19.9.

Step-by-step explanation:

To find the approximate number of servings in a 5-pound bag of trail mix, we need to convert the weight of the bag from pounds to grams. There are 453.6 grams in a pound, so 5 pounds is equal to 5 × 453.6 = 2268 grams. Now we can divide the weight of the bag by the weight of each serving to find the number of servings. 2268 ÷ 114 = 19.8947.

Rounded to the nearest tenth, the approximate number of servings is 19.9. Therefore, the correct answer is option b) 19.9 servings.