Question

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a new 12 oz lemon ice drink is advertised for having only 160 calories. how many ounces could sally drink if she wanted to drink just 100 calories?

provide your answer below:

ounces

Explanation:

Set up the proportion

$$ \frac{12\text{ oz}}{160\text{ calories}} = \frac{x\text{ ounces}}{100\text{ calories}} $$

Solve for x

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Answer:

A new 12 oz lemon ice drink is advertised for having only 160 calories. How many ounces could Sally drink if she wanted to drink just 100 calories?

Provide your answer below:

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