Problema Solution

3 pounds of peanuts contain about 8000 calories. How many calories are there in 1/3 pound of peanuts?

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let x = the number of calories in 1/3 pounds


8000 : 3 = x : (1/3)


by solving we find:


x = 888.89 cal


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there are 888.89 calories in 1/3 pound of peanuts.