Question

A 1-ounce serving of baked potato contains 45.3 calories,and a 1-ounce serving of chicken contains 22.6 calories Estimate to the nearest whole number how many calories are in a meal of 2One-fourth ounces of chicken and a 2One-third ounce baked potato

Answer 1

155 calories

Explanation:

Using proportion,

If 1 - ounce serving of baked potato = 45.3 calories

`2(1)/(4)` ounces = ?

=
`(9)/(4)` ÷ 1 * 45.3

= 101.9 calories

1-ounce serving of chicken contains 22.6 calories

`2(1)/(3)` ounces = ?

=
`(7)/(3)` ÷ 1 * 22.6

= 52.7 calories

∴ Total calories = (101.9 + 52.7) calories

= 154. 6 calories which is approximately 155 calories.

Answer 2

136

Explanation: