Question

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1. last year, a 1.6 - gallon container of ice cream sold for $5.99. this year, the same ice cream, now in a 1.2 - gallon container, sells for the same price of $5.99. by what percentage was the weight of a container of the ice cream reduced?

a. 75%
b. 25%
c. 60%
d. 40%

Explanation:

Step1: Find the amount of reduction

The original volume is \(1.6\) gallons and the new volume is \(1.2\) gallons. The reduction in volume is \(1.6 - 1.2 = 0.4\) gallons.

Step2: Calculate the percentage reduction

The formula for percentage reduction is \(\frac{\text{Reduction}}{\text{Original}} \times 100\%\). Substituting the values, we get \(\frac{0.4}{1.6} \times 100\% = 0.25 \times 100\% = 25\%\).

Answer:

B. 25%