Question

1. there are 93 calories in 3 cups of popcorn. how many calories are in 4.5 cups of popcorn? 139.5 calories 31 calories 20.7 calories 279 calories

Explanation:

Step1: Find calories per cup

To find the calories in one cup of popcorn, divide total calories by cups. So, $\frac{93}{3} = 31$ calories per cup.

Step2: Calculate calories in 4.5 cups

Multiply calories per cup by 4.5. So, $31\times4.5 = 139.5$ calories.

Answer:

139.5 calories (corresponding to the first option: 139.5 calories)