Question

the cost of cereal is proportional to the number of ounces. cereal costs $2.72 for 16 ounces. What is the cost of 28 ounces of cereal

Answer 1

$4.76

Explanation:

Set up the equation given that:

Cereal = $2.72/16 oz.

And,

The weight of the other package is 16 oz.

Cost $2.72 x

______ : _______ = _______

Ounces 16 oz. 28 oz.

2.72/16 = x/28

Multiply both sides by 28 to isolate x:

*28 *28

2.72(28)/16 = x

Solve:

76.16/16 = x

x = 4.76

The cost of the cereal is $4.76.

Answer 2

$4.76

Explanation:

We take

(2.72 ÷ 16) x 28 = $4.76

So, the cost of 28 ounces of cereal is $4.76