Question

There are 312 calories in six ounces of a certain ice cream. How many calories are there in three pounds?

Answer 1

2496 calorise

Explanation:

3 pounds = 3 x 16 = 48 ounces

312 cal = 6 ounces, so the unit rate is ( 312 ÷ 6 = 52) 52 cal per ounce

52 x 48 ounces = 2,496

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Answer 2

1 lb = 16 oz
312/6 = 52 cal/oz
16(3) = 48 oz
52(48) = 2496 calories