Question

If you have the following data about a bag of fries, about

how many fries are estimated to be in the bag?
Mass of Fries + Bag= 2268 grams
Mass of 125 Fries= 238 grams
Mass of Bag ONLY = 284 grams
How many fries are in the bag?
Round your answer by using significant figures.
Fries in Bag
Enter

Answer 1

1040 fries

Explanation:

Mass of Fries + Bag= 2268 grams

Mass of Bag ONLY = 284 grams

2268 g - 284 g = 1984 g

Fries ONLY = 1984 g

Mass of 125 Fries= 238 grams

Now we use a proportion

125 fries / 238 g = x fries / 1984 g

125/238 = x/1984

Cross multiply.

238x = 125 × 1984

238x = 248,000

x = 1042

Answer: 1040 fries