Question

A oreos says that now it contains 20% more. Originally, it came with 19.5 ounces of oreos . How much oreos does the box come

with now?

For 15 points

Answer 1

Find how much 20% is by setting up a proportion:

`(20)/(100) = (x)/(19.5)`

Cross multiply:

`100x = 390`

Divide both sides by 100 to isolate x:

`x = 3.9`

Now because it says the new packaging contains 20% more, you add 3.9 ounces to 19.5 ounces.

`3.9 + 19.5 = 23.4`

Your answer is 23.4 ounces.

Answer 2

23.4 ounces of Oreos