Question

Select the correct answer. The nutrition facts label states that a package contains 12 grams of fat. Calculate the percent daily value. Remember that these values take into account a 2,000-calorie intake. A. 10 percent B. 15 percent C. 18 percent D. 20 percent E. 25 percent

Answer 1

I would say, "C) 18 percent".

Answer 2

The percent daily value is calculated as (12g / 65g) × 100, which equals 18.46%. The closest listed option is 18 percent. Therefore, the correct option is c.

Step-by-step explanation:

To calculate the percent daily value of fat contained in a package based on a 2,000-calorie diet, you need to know that the recommended total daily intake of fat is 65 grams. Given that the package contains 12 grams of fat, the percent daily value can be calculated by dividing the amount of fat in the package by the total recommended amount and then multiplying by 100.

Percent Daily Value = (Amount of fat in the package / Total recommended daily fat intake) × 100
Percent Daily Value = (12g / 65g) × 100
Percent Daily Value = 0.1846 × 100
Percent Daily Value = 18.46%

Therefore, the closest answer to the calculated percent daily value is C. 18 percent.