Problema Solution

A 12-ounce can of certain soft drink contains 27 grams of sugar. How many ounces of this soft drink will contain 36 grams of sugar?

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let


x = oz of the soft drink that contain 36 grams of sugar


since the grams of sugar is directly proportional to the oz of soft drink we have:


12 : 27 = 36 : x


by solving we find:


x = 81 oz


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81 ounces of soft drink will contain 36 grams of sugar.