Question

The ratio of calories to grams of protein in a package of peanuts is 190 calories to 6 grams of protein. How many calories are in a package of peanuts with 15 grams of protein?

Answer 1

475

Explanation:

Answer 2

475 calories

Explanation:

we can use ratios to solve

190 calories x calories

----------------- = --------------

6 grams 15 grams

Using cross products

190* 15 = 6x

Divide each side by 6

190*15/6 = x

475 calories