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A new energy drink advertises 130 calories for 6 oz. How many calories are in 18oz of the drink?

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Answer:

390

Explanation:

You can set up a simple ratio, 130 is to 6 as x is to 18. Notice how 6x3=18 so since you multiplied the 6 by 3, then multiply the 130 by 3, so 130 x 3 = 390 calories

User Jerielle
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Answer:

390 calories

Step-by-step explanation;

18/3=6

130 x 3 = 390

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