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Machine A makes 12.75 ounces of popcorn in 3 minutes. Machine B makes 18 ounces of popcorn in 4 minutes.

If each machine makes popcorn for 10 minutes, will there be enough popcorn for eight 9-ounce bags? Explain.
A.


Yes; Machine A and Machine B make 77.5 ounces in 10 minutes. 77.5 > 72, so there will be enough popcorn.
B.


Yes; Machine A and Machine B make 87.5 ounces in 10 minutes. 87.5 > 72, so there will be enough popcorn.
C.


No; Machine A and Machine B make 67.5 ounces in 10 minutes. 67.5 < 72, so there will not be enough popcorn.
D.


No; Machine A and Machine B make 30.75 ounces in 10 minutes. 30.75 < 72, so there will not be enough popcorn.

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Answer:

C

Explanation:

machine a makes 4.25 ounces per minute and B makes 4.5 ounces per minute.

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