Question

A 24-ounce can of mixed nuts contains 50% peanuts, 0.20 almonds, 1/10 cashews, and 0.20 hazelnuts. Which of the following represents the total amount of almonds and hazelnuts in the can?

Answer 1

9.6 ounces

Explanation:

Step 1

We find the amount of ounces of Almonds

Total amount of nuts in the container = 24 ounces

0.20 of the nuts are almonds.

Hence,

The amount of almonds = 0.20 × 24 ounces

= 4.8 ounces

Step 2

We find the amount of ounces of hazelnuts

Total amount of nuts in the container = 24 ounces

0.20 of the nuts are hazelnuts.

Hence,

The amount of hazelnuts = 0.20 × 24 ounces

= 4.8 ounces

Step 3

Therefore, the total amount of almonds and hazelnuts in the can is

4.8 ounces + 4.8 ounces

= 9.6 ounces