Question

In fort worth, texas, 6 bats ate 36 grams of insects in one night. At this rate, how many grams of insects could 42 bats eat in one night?

Answer 1

252 grams

Explanation:

Ratios:

`(6)/(36) =(42)/(x) \\\\6x=1512\\x=252`

Answer 2

252 grams

Explanation:

To get from 6 to 42, we need to multiply 6 by 7. This means the amount of grams of insects eaten should multiplied by 7.

36 × 7 = 252 grams