Question

A candy company uses 8 gallons of corn syrup to make 1,776 pieces of candy. If they use 52 gallons of corn syrup per hour, how many pieces of candy are made per hour?

Answer 1

Answer: 11,544 pieces of candy are made per hour.

Explanation:

Hi, to answer this question we have to analyze the information given:

• Gallons of corn syrup used: 8
• Pieces of candy produced: 1,776
• gallons of corn syrup per hour: 52

If we apply proportions:

8 /1,776 = 52/x

Where x is the pieces of candy made per hour.

Solving

x = 52x1, 776 /8

x = 11,544

11,544 pieces of candy are made per hour.