A can of mixed nuts contains 60% peanuts. If the can holds 16 ounces, how many ounces of peanuts it contain?

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2007-05-16 13:43:29 · 4 answers · asked by kmof6322 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry

The first answer is arithmetically correct. But I was wondering - why is this question posted under Chemistry?

2007-05-16 13:47:47 · answer #1 · answered by Rich Z 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋

That's true if the can contains 60% peanuts *by weight.*

2007-05-16 20:55:21 · answer #2 · answered by Linus 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋

16 oz x .60 = 9.6 oz of peanuts :)

2007-05-16 20:45:43 · answer #3 · answered by smokefanTS20 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋

9.6 ounces

2007-05-16 20:51:01 · answer #4 · answered by Bern 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋