Respuesta :
Answer:
They will need 160 cans to make 5 lbs
32 cans for 1 lbs
Step-by-step explanation:
We can use ratios to solve
8 cans x cans
--------------- = ---------------
1/4 lbs 5 lbs
Using cross products
8 * 5 = 1/4x
40 = 1/4 x
Multiply each side by 4
4 * 40 = 1/4 x * 4
160 =x
They will need 160 cans to make 5 lbs
8 cans x cans
--------------- = ---------------
1/4 lbs 1 lbs
Using cross products
8 * 1 = 1/4x
Multiply each side by 4
8*4 = x
32 cans for 1 lbs
Answer:
32 cans per pound of aluminum
160 cans per 5 pounds of aluminum
Step-by-step explanation:
will make it short and simple.
8 empty cans can make 1/4 pound of aluminum.
therefore... 8 x 4 = 32 cans per pound of aluminum.
Number of cans to make 5 pounds of aluminum = 32 x 5
= 160 cans per 5 pounds of aluminum