Question

select the correct answer. the nutrition facts label states that a package contains 12 grams of fat. the fda lists the recommended daily value as 78g for fat. calculate the percent daily value. a. 25 percent b. 20 percent c. 10 percent d. 15 percent e. 18 percent

Explanation:

Step1: Recall percent - formula

Percent daily value = $\frac{\text{Amount in package}}{\text{Recommended daily value}}\times100\%$

Step2: Substitute values

Substitute amount in package = 12 grams and recommended daily value = 78 grams into the formula. Percent daily value=$\frac{12}{78}\times100\%$

Step3: Calculate

$\frac{12}{78}\times100\%=\frac{1200}{78}\% \approx 15.38\% \approx 15\%$

Answer:

D. 15 percent