Question

100g of apple contains 52 calories

100g of grapes contains 70 calories
a fruit pot contains 150g of apple pieces and 60g of grapes
work out how many calories there are In the fruit pot

Answer 1

There are 120 calories in the fruit pot.

Explanation:

Calories per 100g of apple: 52 calories

Calories from 150g of apple pieces: (52 calories / 100g) * 150g = 78 calories

Calories per 100g of grapes: 70 calories

Calories from 60g of grapes: (70 calories / 100g) * 60g = 42 calories

Total calories in the fruit pot: 78 calories + 42 calories = 120 calories