can anyone help me with this problem?

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can anyone help me with this problem?

it says
Write a proportion and answer each question using the conversion factor 1 ounce=28.4 grams.
1. if a typical house cat weighs 160 ounces, how many grams does it weigh?
2. how many ounces does a 100-gram package of cheese weigh?

2007-10-01 11:14:12 · 2 answers · asked by dizzy12k 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Homework Help

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OK.. 1) if 1 ounce =28.4 grams then your cat will weigh160x28.4 grams=4544grams.
2) 28.4 grams = 1ounce.
100grams in ounces=100/28.4=3,5 (approx)
Hope this helps.

2007-10-01 11:27:43 · answer #1 · answered by SKCave 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋

160 x 28.4 = 4544 grams
100 * 28.4 = 3.5 ounces

2007-10-01 18:20:42 · answer #2 · answered by libbygail_51 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋