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.