Question

The rate StartFraction 165 ounces Over 11 boxes EndFraction describes the relationship between the number of boxes and the weight of the crackers in the boxes. What is the weight, in ounces, of one box? 11 ounces per box 12 ounces per box 15 ounces per box 16 ounces per box

Answer 1

15 ounces per box

Explanation:

Answer 2

15 ounces per box

Explanation:

What is the weight, in ounces, of one box?

165ounces/ 11 boxes

This means

165ounces per 11 boxes

Hence:

11 boxes = 165ounces

1 boxes = x ounces

Cross Multiply

11x = 165 × 1

x = 165/11

x = 15 ounces

Therefore, the weight, in ounces, of one box is 15 ounces per box.