Question

Drinking 6 fluid ounces of milk provides 202.5 milligrams of calcium. How many fluid ounces of milk are required to provide 52.5 milligrams of calcium? Round to the nearest tenth.

A. 2.1 fluid ounces

B. 2.3 fluid ounces

C. 1.8 fluid ounces

D. 1.6 fluid ounces

Answer 1

The answer is B 2.3 fluid ounces

Answer 2

1.) 202.5 ÷ 6 = 33.75 ml of calcium/one fl oz of milk

2.) 33.75 ml (1.556 fl oz or about 1.6 fl oz) is about 52 ml or 52.515 ml of milk

3.) D. 1.6 fluid ounces