Question

A punch bowl contains 58 fluid ounces of fruit juice. Ishmat adds 2 containers of lemonade to the bowl. Each container holds 6 fluid ounces of lemonade.

How much liquid is in the punch bowl after Ishmat adds the lemonade?
46 fl oz
64 fl oz
66 fl oz
70 fl oz

Answer 1

70 fl oz

Explanation:

Find how much is added to the punch bowl.

2 containers and each holds 6 fluid ounces.

2 x 6 = 12

Now find the total amount of liquid by adding the original amount and the amount added.

58 + 12 = 70