Question

Detergent A contains 48 fluid ounces and cleans 16 loads of dishes. Detergent B contains 76 fluid ounces and cleans 38 loads of dishes. Which comparison of the detergents is accurate? Detergent A uses exactly 1 fluid ounce per load more than detergent B. Detergent A uses exactly 1 fluid ounce per load less than detergent B. Detergent A uses less than 1 fluid ounce per load more than detergent B. Detergent A uses less than 1 fluid ounce per load less than detergent B.

Answer 1

Detergent A uses exactly 1 fluid ounce per load more than detergent B

Explanation:

Answer 2

Answer: Detergent A uses exactly 1 fluid ounce per load more than detergent B

Explanation:

Given the following :

DETERGENT A:

48 fluid ounces

Cleans 16 loads of dishes

DETERGENT B:

76 fluid ounces

Cleans 38 loads of dishes

DETERGENT A:

Fluid ounces per load :

48 / 16 = 3 (3 fluid ounce per load)

DETERGENT B:

Fluid ounce per load :

76 / 38 = 2 ( 2 fluid ounce per load)

3 - 2 = 1 fluid ounce per load.