Question

shylas reserch shows that 8 empty cans make 1/4 pound of alluminum. shyla wants to know how many how many cans it takes to make 5 pounds of alluminium

Answer 1

Answer: 160 cans

Step-by-step explanation:

Step 1: Write out what you know and what your equation is

1/4 pound = 8 cans

5 pounds = x cans

Step 2: Find how many can you need to make 1 pound

1/4 pounds = .25 pounds

.25 x 4 = 1 pound 8 x 4 = 32

1 pound = 32 cans

Step 3: Finish Solving

1 pound = 32 cans

5 pounds = x cans

5 pounds = 32 x 5

5 pounds = 160 cans

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Answer 2

Answer:

How many cans are there per pound of aluminum?

32

At this rate, how many cans make 5 pounds of aluminum?

160

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