Question

An energy drink contains 60% of the recommended daily amount of carbohydrates. If it contains 180 grams of carbohydrates, what is the recommended daily amount of carbohydrates

Answer 1

Given:

An energy drink contains 60% of the recommended daily amount of carbohydrates.

It contains 180 grams of carbohydrates.

To find:

The recommended daily amount of carbohydrates.

Solution:

Let x be the recommended daily amount of carbohydrates.

It contains 180 grams of carbohydrates.

So, according to the question,

60% of x = 180

`(60)/(100)x=180`

`0.6x=180`

Divide both sides by 0.6.

`x=(180)/(0.6)`

`x=300`

Therefore, the recommended daily amount of carbohydrates is 300 grams.