Question

A case of 12 jars of salsa weighs 180 ounces. How many ounces will 5 jars of salsa weigh?​

Answer 1

Answer: 75 ounces

Explanation:

The 12 jars combined weigh 180 ounces in total. We find the weight per jar by dividing 180 ounces by 12 which gives is 15 ounces per jar. We find the weight of 5 jars by multiplying 5 jars by 15 ounces. Here are the calculations as follows.

• 180÷12=15
• 15x5=75

Answer 2

75 ounces

Explanation:

Divide 180 by 12 to see how much a single jar weighs

180/12 = 15

Multiply the weight of one jar by how many jars you need

15x5 = 75