A protein mix claims to contain a bonus of 20% more mix than the usual size container. If the bonus size contains 12 ounces of mix, what is the usual size container?

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asked Apr 13, 2019 219k views

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Mahfud Harun · Answer 1 · 2019-04-18T09:00:03+0000

Answer:

10 ounces

Explanation:

The usual size container contains 100% of a mix, then the bonus container contains 120% of a mix.

x ounces - 100%,

12 ounces - 120%,

then

$(x)/(12)=(100)/(120),\\ \\x=(12\cdot 100)/(120)=10\ \text{ounces}.$